Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Crisp baked chicken wings tossed in melted garlic butter and grated parmesan with parsley.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings: Step by Step
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Heat the oven to 220°C / 430°F. Dry the wings and toss with the baking powder and salt. Arrange on a rack over a tray without touching.
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Bake for 40 minutes, turning once, until the skin is deep gold and crisp.
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Melt the butter with the garlic for 1 minute without browning.
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Toss the hot wings in the garlic butter, then the parmesan and parsley. Serve at once.
Keep an Eye on These
- Dry the wings well.
- Use baking powder, not bicarbonate of soda.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 30 minutes.
- Toss in the butter while the wings are hot.
Swaps and Variations
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.
Good to Know About Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Wings come out of the oven crisp only if the skin is dry, and baking powder helps. A teaspoon of it raises the pH of the skin, so it browns and blisters like fried chicken.
Pat the wings very dry with kitchen paper. Toss them with the baking powder and salt, and spread them out on a rack set over a tray, not touching, so the hot air reaches every side. Do not use baking soda in place of baking powder. It leaves a soapy taste.
Bake at 220°C for 40 minutes, turning once at 20 minutes, until the skin is deep gold and crackling. If your oven runs hot, check at 30 minutes.
Melt the butter with the garlic, toss the hot wings in it, then add the parmesan and parsley. The cheese should cling and melt a little. Eat them while they are hot. A squeeze of lemon over the plate at the end freshens the richness of the butter and cheese.
What to Serve It With
Celery sticks · Ranch dip · Coleslaw · Cold lager
Leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a 200°C oven for 10 minutes.
Quick Answers
How long does Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings take to make?
About 50 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings?
Dry the wings well. Use baking powder, not bicarbonate of soda. If your oven runs hot, check at 30 minutes. Toss in the butter while the wings are hot.
What should I serve with Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings?
Celery sticks; Ranch dip; Coleslaw; Cold lager.
How should Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a 200°C oven for 10 minutes.
Is Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings?
About 668 kcal per serving, with 48 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 52 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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