Description
A meal-prep friendly recipe for crispy baked chicken wings coated in a savory garlic parmesan crust. These wings reheat beautifully in the air fryer or oven, making them perfect for high-protein, low-carb lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken wings (mix of drumettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly cracked)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Place wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Sprinkle with baking powder and kosher salt, tossing to coat evenly.
- Let wings sit on the rack for 15-20 minutes to air-dry the skin.
- Bake wings for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is golden brown and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While wings bake, mix melted butter, minced garlic, grated parmesan, dried parsley, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to form a paste.
- Remove wings from oven and toss immediately in the garlic parmesan mixture while hot.
- Return coated wings to the rack and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes (or air fry for 2-3 minutes) to set the crust.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then portion into containers for storage.
Notes
Ensure wings are completely dry before baking to maximize crispiness. Use a wire rack to allow air circulation. Do not use baking soda as it can leave a soapy taste. For best results, grate your own parmesan cheese as pre-grated contains anti-caking agents. Reheat in an air fryer or oven to maintain crunchiness; avoid the microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 10 win
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Protein: 35
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