These tasty baked Garlic Parmesan Wings are about to become your new favorite wing! The wings are baked and then basted in garlic butter and topped with parmesan cheese.
Parmesan and garlic wings
Baked chicken wings slathered with garlic butter and sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese are so full of flavor!
These wings are perfect for serving as appetizers for a gathering or while watching football, but they also work perfectly as a main dish.
You'll also want to check out this recipe for Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers! Same great flavors, but grilled instead of baked.
Key ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Chicken Wings - I used wings already separated into little drumettes and flats. These are the ideal size for baking. If you have full-size wings, you can separate them into two pieces or use the whole wing.
- Olive Oil - The wings benefit from a very light coating of oil. Use olive oil or your favorite type of oil. The oil helps crisp the skin and helps the seasoning stick to the wings.
- Seasoning - The wings get seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika before they are baked.
- Sauce - Made with salted butter, lots of fresh garlic, dried parsley and grated parmesan cheese. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic to your liking.
Making garlic parmesan wings
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Pat wings dry with a paper towel.
- Place wings in a bowl and drizzle with the oil. Toss until the wings are well coated.
- Place wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
- Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 40-45 minutes until crispy and baked through.
- Make the sauce by melting the butter along with the garlic and dried parsley in a saucepan. You just want to warm the butter until the garlic becomes fragrant. Remove from heat. Stir in grated parmesan cheese.
- Once the wings are fully baked, place them in a large bowl and pour prepared garlic butter sauce over the wings. Toss to coat.
- Place on a serving dish and top with an additional sprinkle of parmesan.
Recipe tips
- Be certain to pat your wings dry with a paper towel before beginning. This removes any excess moisture and helps the wings become crispy.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone liner to help prevent the chicken from sticking. You can also use a baking rack over the cookie sheet instead of the parchment paper. Just spray the rack before adding the wings.
- Use coarse salt like kosher salt or flaked sea salt, rather than table salt.
- Use freshly ground pepper.
- Actual cooking time will vary depending on your oven, the size of your wings, and how many wings you are cooking.
- Leave a bit of space between the wings on the baking sheet. If too crowded, they will not become crispy.
- Add the sauce just before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Use an instant-read digital thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 165°F.
More delicious baked wings
- Honey BBQ Wings
- Teriyaki Wings
- Honey Garlic Wings
- Salt and Pepper Wings
- Dry Rubbed Wings
- Grilled Wings
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Garlic Parmesan Wings
Equipment
- Cookie Sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Wings
- 1½ - 2 pounds chicken wings (separated into drummettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese (grated, for garnish)
Instructions
Wings
- Pat wings dry with a paper towel.1½ - 2 pounds chicken wings
- Place wings in a bowl and drizzle with the oil. Toss until the wings are well coated.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Place wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Bake in a preheated 400°F oven for 40-45 minutes until crispy and baked through.
Sauce
- Make the sauce by melting the butter along with the garlic and dried parsley in a saucepan. You just want to warm the butter until the garlic becomes fragrant. Remove from heat.¼ cup butter, tablespoon garlic, 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Stir in grated parmesan cheese.¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Once the wings are fully baked, place them in a large bowl and pour prepared garlic butter sauce over the wings. Toss to coat.
- Place on a serving dish and top with an additional sprinkle of parmesan.1 teaspoon parmesan cheese
Notes
- Be certain to pat your wings dry with a paper towel before beginning. This removes any excess moisture and helps the wings become crispy.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone liner to help prevent the chicken from sticking. You can also use a baking rack over the cookie sheet instead of the parchment paper. Just spray the rack before adding the wings.
- Use coarse salt like kosher salt or flaked sea salt, rather than table salt.
- Use freshly ground pepper.
- Actual cooking time will vary depending on your oven, the size of your wings, and how many wings you are cooking.
- Leave a bit of space between the wings on the baking sheet. If too crowded, they will not become crispy.
- Add the sauce just before serving.
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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