These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings are juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor! Perfectly seasoned, they’re garlicky, buttery, tender, and absolutely irresistible. With plenty of garlic, these wings are simply amazing - Best ever!
Craving chicken wings? Dive into our homemade tandoori chicken wings or crispy buffalo wings made in the air fryer!
👉 This air fryer garlic parmesan wings recipe has been a reader favorite since I first shared the recipe in 2021. It was updated with new photos and step-by-step instructions in February 2025.
The combination of garlic, butter, and parmesan is one of my all-time favorite flavor combos. The aroma of garlic sizzling in butter is pure magic, just like in all our garlic recipes, especially when it’s paired with rich parmesan.
So, it’s no surprise that this garlic parmesan chicken wing recipe is absolutely delicious! If you're a fan of garlic parm chicken wings from your favorite pizza place, you’ve got to try this irresistible homemade version!
We begin by seasoning the chicken wings with a flavorful dry rub, then air fry them at a high temperature to achieve perfectly crispy skin. Next, we toss them in a mouthwatering garlic, butter, and parmesan mixture, with a touch of hot sauce to make these wings absolutely irresistible!
Like the air fryer lemon pepper wings these are the ultimate appetizer for watching football on super bowl Sunday or any game day!
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Reasons to love it
- Double dose of garlic from fresh and garlic powder
- Crispy skin yet juicy and tender inside
- Irresistible on their own—no dipping sauce needed!
- Seasoned to perfection
- Gralicky, buttery and amazing
Table of contents
How to make garlic parm chicken wings in the air fryer?
👉 While the garlic parmesan wings are cooking in the air fryer, prepare the garlic butter sauce.
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👩🍳 Check for doneness! Be sure to always check for doneness using a thermometer by inserting it into the thickest part of the wing , it should read 165°F if it is fully cooked.
Baking instructions
Don’t have an air fryer? No worries! You can make these garlic parmesan wings in a traditional oven, though it will take a bit longer to achieve that crispy texture.
Simply preheat your oven to 400˚F and bake for about 30 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through baking.
Recipe tips
- Cooking temperature - As I mention in the air fryer chicken recipes blog post, the wings are cooked at a fairly high temperature to achieve a crispy skin and a juicy interior.
- Pat dry - Patting the chicken wings dry with paper towels will help them in crisping up.
- Do not over lap - Spread out wings so that they are in a single layer. I used 6-quart Instant vortex air fryer and was able to cook 1 ½ pounds wings in a single layer.
- Double batch - Air fry in two batches if doubling the recipe.
What to serve with garlic parmesan wings?
They’re packed with flavor and far exceed anything you'll find at a restaurant. However, if you love dipping sauces, the garlic parmesan sauce is the perfect accompaniment to take them to the next level!
For a classic approach, serve them with celery and creamy blue cheese or ranch dressing.
They make an ideal appetizer or snack for a party, game day or an intimate gathering or just a snack at home. I also sometimes make a simple meal served alongside air fryer baby potatoes, crisp salad and garlic fried rice!
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Garlic butter
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ½ tablespoon minced parsley or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 to 4 dashes hot sauce
- ⅛ teaspoon salt I added ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Thoroughly pat dry chicken wings with paper towels and place in a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Toss until evenly combined.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place the wings in the basket, spacing evenly and air fry for 8 minutes.
- Flip the wings and air fry another 8 minutes for a total of 16 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown on the outside.
Garlic butter sauce
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the garlic butter sauce.
- Add the chopped garlic and butter in a small saucepan and cook over low-med heat, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant and begins to golden in color.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a large bowl. Mix in the grated parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, hot sauce and salt.
- Once the wings are done cooking, immediately toss them in the garlic parmesan mixture, ensuring they’re evenly coated. Serve hot and enjoy!Tip: This garlic parmesan sauce is the perfect accompaniment for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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