Oven baked garlic parmesan wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and coated with a buttery garlic parmesan sauce. Parmesan garlic wings are perfect for wing lovers who can’t handle the spice of buffalo wings or just like to mix it up every now and then.
Suitable for gluten free, keto, and low carb diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Crispy baked chicken wings are the perfect appetizer, party food, or meal. The Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce is easy to make and tastes delicious. Plus, you can make this homemade garlic parmesan wings recipe at a fraction of the cost of eating out.
These oven baked wings are healthier since they are made without oil and they turn out super crispy and delicious. Toss them with Buffalo Wild Wings parmesan garlic sauce for a super-easy treat. You can even use frozen chicken wings so you are always ready for a celebration.
Love the idea of making restaurant-quality wings at home? Then check out this recipe for Korean Chicken Wings, try these Lemon Pepper Wings, and you’ll definitely love my Honey Hot Wings.
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Why Make This Recipe
- Save Money – Make Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce to coat homemade crispy baked chicken wings for a fraction of what you’d spend in the restaurant.
- Perfect for Parties – Easily double this recipe for serving at a party.
- Not Too Spicy – Some people love wings but aren’t fans of spicy sauces. This garlic parmesan wings sauce recipe is mild and buttery.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken – Whole chicken wings are easily cut into sections and are generally less expensive than precut wings. Feel free to buy cut wing sections if you prefer.
- Butter – use salted or unsalted butter. If using salted butter, you can decrease the amount of salt.
- Garlic – use finely minced fresh garlic.
- Parsley – fresh parsley adds a nice pop of color. This ingredient can be omitted.
- Salt – to taste.
- Cheese – use freshly grated parmesan cheese.
How To Make Garlic Parmesan Wings
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Cut chicken wings into wingettes and drumettes and pat dry with paper towels. Place the raw chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with a paper towel to dry out in the fridge overnight. Cover the chicken wings and let them dry for a minimum of 1 hour if possible.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F/ 160 degrees C.
- Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil and top with an oven-proof baking rack. Spray with non-stick cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
- Lay the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt together and brush half of the mixture onto the tops of the wings.
- Bake the chicken wings for 15 minutes, then flip the chicken over and brush the tops with the remaining butter mixture. Return the chicken wings to the oven to bake for another 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of the wings, then bake for another 10 minutes or until the parmesan has melted.
- Serve with freshly minced parsley for garnish if desired.
Note: Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
How To Make Garlic Parmesan Wings in Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt together and brush half of the mixture onto the tops of the wings.
- Place wings in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, then turn wings and brush with more garlic parmesan sauce.
- Air fry for an additional 10-12 minutes, checking for doneness using a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C.
Tips For Success
- Cut whole wings into sections.
- Dry the wings before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels, then rest the wings on a rack in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Use an ovenproof baking rack over a foil-lined large rimmed baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Spray the wire rack with oil spray or brush with vegetable oil.
- Make sure the chicken is in a single layer on the baking rack.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your wings.
- If using salted butter in the garlic butter sauce, decrease the amount of added salt.
- Always use fresh herbs and spices whenever possible.
- Check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
Variations
- Add More Seasoning – Bump up the sauce’s flavor by adding garlic powder, black pepper, kosher salt, or your favorite herbs and spices.
- Make It Spicy – Garlic Parmesan wings are perfect for those who don’t like heat, but if you have spice lovers, you can add a bit of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the butter mixture.
- Coat With Baking Powder – Coating the wings with baking powder (not baking soda) will give you extra crispy skin.
Budget-Friendly Tips
- Buy In Bulk – Buy chicken wings in bulk or on sale and freeze for later use.
- Buy Whole Wings – Whole wings are generally less expensive than pre sectioned wings and it is easy to cut them into wingettes and drumettes.
- Save The Wingtips – Don’t discard your wingtips. Save them in the freezer and use them to flavor chicken stock, soups, and other dishes.
Prep Ahead And Storage
- Prep Ahead – Cut whole wings into sections. Dry wings in the fridge for a minimum of one hour.
- Store – Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze – Place cooled wings in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. If your chicken wings were previously frozen, we do not recommend refreezing them.
- Reheat – Reheat in a preheated 375 degrees F/ 160 degrees C oven for 4-6 minutes.
Meal Prep
- Precut wings into sections and freeze them into packages that are just the right portion for your family.
- Be sure to thaw frozen wings overnight in the fridge.
FAQs
Yes. Dry the wings, then place them into an air fryer basket that has been spritzed with cooking oil. Cook at 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and crispy. Toss the wings with the Buffalo Wild Wings garlic parmesan sauce and serve.
Since the sauce for these wings in cooked in the oven, I prefer to use freshly minced garlic. The pungent flavor will mellow out as the sauce cooks. If you prefer you can use powdered garlic.
Baked chicken wings turn out so incredibly crispy. In fact, I prefer baked wings to deep fried wings and I know that they are a bit healthier since that oil has been eliminated.
More Recipes You May Like
- Cajun Wings.
- Oven Baked Chicken Wings.
- Jerk Chicken Wings.
- Instant Pot Chicken Wings.
- Easy Grilled Chicken Wings.
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings.
- How to Reheat Chicken Wings in Air Fryer.
- Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer.
Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
- Dump and Start Garlic Butter Instant Pot Red Potatoes.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 10 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Get The Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe:
Garlic Parmesan Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds (1360g) whole chicken wings
- 1 stick butter melted
- 5 cloves garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup (89g) parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Cut chicken wings into wingettes and drumettes and pat dry with paper towles. Place the raw chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with a paper towel to dry out in the fridge overnight. Cover the chicken wings and let them dry for a minimum of 1 hour if possible.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F/ 160 degrees C.
- Line a rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil and top with an oven proof baking rack. Spray with non-stick cooking spray or brush with vegetable oil.
- Lay the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, garlic, parsley and salt together and brush half of the mixture onto the tops of the wings.
- Bake the chicken wings for 15 minutes then flip the chicken over and brush the tops with the remaining butter mixture. Return the chicken wings to the oven to bake for another 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle parmesan cheese on top of the wings then bake for another 10 minutes or until the parmesan has melted.
- Serve with freshly chopped parsley for garnish, if desired.
Notes
- Cut whole wings into sections.
- Dry the wings before cooking. Pat dry with paper towels, then rest the wings on a rack in the fridge for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
- Use an ovenproof baking rack over a foil-lined large rimmed baking sheet for easy cleanup.
- Spray the wire rack with oil spray or brush with vegetable oil.
- Make sure the chicken is in a single layer on the baking rack.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your wings.
- If using salted butter in the garlic butter sauce, decrease the amount of added salt.
- Always use fresh herbs and spices whenever possible.
- Always check for doneness with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken.
- Serve immediately.
- Storage – keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for 3 days.
- There are 10 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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