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Cozy Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

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These air fryer chicken wings are unbelievably crispy without any oil, coated in a savory garlic parmesan butter sauce. They’re the perfect quick and easy comfort food for a cozy night in, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs (about 900g) chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (42g)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g), preferably freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: If using whole wings, cut through the joints to separate drumettes from flats. Discard wing tips or save for stock. Place pieces in a large bowl and pat incredibly dry with paper towels.
  2. Make the Dry Rub: In a small bowl, combine baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk to distribute evenly.
  3. Coat the Wings: Sprinkle dry rub over dried wings. Use hands to toss and massage seasoning into every piece. Let sit for 5-10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 3 minutes.
  5. Air Fry the Wings: Place wings in air fryer basket in a single layer without overcrowding. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes. Flip wings with tongs and cook for another 10-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and skin is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce: While wings cook, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Do not let garlic brown. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan until melted and combined.
  7. Toss and Serve: Transfer hot wings to a large clean bowl. Pour warm garlic parmesan sauce over wings and toss gently with tongs until evenly coated. Sprinkle fresh parsley over top and toss once more.
  8. Serve Immediately: Enjoy wings hot and fresh for best crispiness.

Notes

Pat wings extremely dry for maximum crispiness. Do not skip baking powder—it’s the secret to crunch. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Always toss wings in sauce after cooking, not before. For best results, serve immediately on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.

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