Garlic Parmesan Wings

These Chicken Parmesan Wings are baked or air fried until crispy and then tossed in a buttery homemade garlic parmesan sauce. The result is crispy cheesy garlicky perfection.

These are a great addition to any appetizer night and perfect for those who can’t handle the heat of Buffalo Wings.

Cheesy Garlicky Chicken Wings

These chicken wings are oven baked or air fried until crispy and golden and then tossed in an easy garlic parmesan sauce.
Skip the deep fryer; less grease, less mess, and more yum!
They can be prepped ahead of time and cooked just before serving.
Serve these chicken wings as an easy appetizer or a delicious entree on game night.

Ingredients & Variations

CHICKEN WINGS We buy split wings to make this recipe fast. Split wings means that the wings are cut into drumsticks and the flat part with the wingtips discarded (like the photo above). This recipe also works great with chicken drumsticks, just be sure to cook until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

GARLIC PARMESAN SAUCE These wings aren’t complete without tossing them in a homemade garlic butter sauce with lots of parmesan cheese.

Use salted or unsalted butter, the cheese is salty so either works just as well in this recipe.
We prefer to buy a whole parmesan cheese wedge and grate using a mini food processor.
Use either garlic powder or fresh garlic. We find fresh garlic has a bit more bite so we prefer to use garlic powder to keep the flavor more subtle.
Swap up the seasonings to your liking adding your favorite herbs and seasonings, paprika or a dash of onion powder.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Wings

Prep Wings (per recipe below). Place on a rimmed baking sheet (of cooking in the oven) or an air fryer basket.
Mix the parmesan garlic sauce in a small bowl and toss half of it with the wings.
Bake/air fry until golden and crisp. Toss with remaining sauce and serve.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce

Made with just a few Ingredients this easy garlic parmesan chicken wing sauce is ready in no time.

Melt the butter and finely grate the cheese
Mix all the ingredients in the bottom of a large bowl.

Toss with the chicken wings and serve! Or crank the oven up to 475°F and bake the coated wings a few minutes more if desired.

Tips for Crispy Wings

Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel before tossing in the flour mixture. Removing the moisture helps to keep them crisp!
Adding baking powder to the wings before baking in the oven changes the pH of the chicken skin making it crispy and crunchy. We add just a pinch, don’t be tempted to add extra as too much can have an unpleasant flavor.
Air frying makes the wings crispy and they do not require baking powder, you can skip this step if using an air fryer.

More Chicken Wing Recipes

Chicken wings are always a hit for a party, potluck, or family gathering, and garlic parmesan wings are one of the tastiest ways to make this ever-popular snack!

Baked Buffalo Wings
Easy Buffalo Chicken Dip
Honey Garlic Wings
Crock Pot Buffalo Wings
Sticky Hot Chicken Wings

Don’t forget the dipping sauce, we love blue cheese dip or ranch dressing!

More Appetizers to Dig Into

The BEST Buffalo Chicken Dip (video) – The hit of every party!
Air Fryer Chicken Wings – So crispy and easy (will work well with this sauce recipe too)!
Chicken Lettuce Wraps – easy 30 min meal
Rotel Dip – quick and easy to prepare