Not everyone wants their wings dripping in sauce. Some of us want crunch. Some of us want garlic. Some of us want cheese.
These Garlic Parmesan wings are for that crowd. Baked until shatteringly crisp, then tossed in melted butter, minced garlic, and a blizzard of Parmesan. No fryer. No mess. Just 30 minutes between you and the best dry-style wings of your life.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Prep the Wings
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top.
- Pat wings completely dry with paper towels.
- Toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Bake Until Crispy
- Arrange wings on the wire rack in a single layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
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Make the Garlic Butter
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small pan.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Don’t burn it.
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Toss and Serve
- Place hot wings in a large bowl.
- Pour garlic butter over wings. Toss well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley. Toss again.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese.
Summary
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 20-24 wings
Difficulty: Easy
Storage Notes
- Fridge: Leftovers keep for 3 days. Reheat to restore crunch.
- Reheat: Air fryer at 375°F for 5 minutes or oven at 400°F for 8 minutes.
- Don’t microwave: They’ll turn into rubber.
- Make ahead: Bake wings plain. Re-crisp, then toss with garlic butter and Parmesan.
