Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings (Print Version)
Crispy wings coated with garlic parmesan sauce and served alongside creamy ranch dressing for a tasty bite.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Wings
01 - 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp salt
04 - ½ tsp black pepper
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
→ Garlic Parmesan Sauce
07 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
11 - ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
→ To Serve
12 - ½ cup ranch dressing
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until fully coated.
03 - Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 24 to 26 minutes, shaking the basket or turning wings halfway through cooking, until they achieve a golden brown and crispy texture.
04 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant without browning. Remove from heat, then stir in grated Parmesan, parsley, and red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Transfer the cooked wings to a large bowl and pour the garlic Parmesan sauce over them. Toss thoroughly to evenly coat all wings.
06 - Serve immediately alongside ranch dressing for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They get genuinely crispy on the outside without deep frying, so you can feel less guilty about seconds.
- The whole thing comes together in about 35 minutes, which means you can make them on a weeknight without it feeling like a project.
- The buttery garlic parmesan sauce clings to every wing, tasting like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
02 -
- Pat your wings completely dry before seasoning—this single step is the difference between wings that are crispy versus steamed and rubbery.
- Don't skip shaking the basket halfway through cooking; it keeps them from sticking and ensures even browning on all sides.
03 -
- If your air fryer runs hot, start checking at 22 minutes instead of waiting the full 26; every model cooks a little differently, and burnt wings are nobody's dream.
- Double the sauce recipe if you're making these for a crowd and plan to serve some as leftovers, since reheating wings with extra sauce keeps them from drying out.