Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Chicken wings have a funny story. For a long time, they were overlooked and inexpensive. Then suddenly—boom—they become fan favorites. Today, let wings fly in a EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT instructions with this Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings recipe.

Instead of Buffalo sauce, these wings are coated in a creamy, creamy parmesan. They are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and surprisingly easy to make. Even better? An air fryer gives you that fried texture without the oil or mess.

This recipe is perfect for game day, weekend meals, or when you want something fun that still works for meal prep. Plus, as a side benefit, you might keep the vampires away… which sounds like a win. 🙂

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Why We Love Parmesan Air Fryer Garlic Wings

Air frying results in a crispy, golden skin while keeping the meat tender and juicy. These wings pair well with roasted herbed potatoes and simple sautéed vegetables, making them feel filling and satisfying without being complicated.

This recipe was inspired by my favorite BBQ wings, because there are a lot how to cook wings. You can bake, broil, deep fry, broil, or air fry depending on time and equipment. Air-frying is one of the easiest and fastest options.

Ingredient Notes & Tips

Chicken wings

• Pat the wings dry before stuffing them. This helps them get confused.
• Finely grated parmesan works well so it sticks well.
• Fresh garlic adds great flavor, but minced garlic works just as well.

Herb Potato Wedges

• Gold or Yukon potatoes stick well in the fryer.
• Don’t overfill the basket – cook multiple meals if needed.

Swiss Chard

• The stems cook more slowly than the leaves. Chop or sauté first.
• Any strong green works here without the chard.

Ingredients Air Fryer Chicken Wings

For Chicken Wings

• 1 1/2 pounds of chicken wings
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• Cooking spray

And the Herb Potato Wedges

• 1 pound golden potatoes, sliced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ¼ teaspoon onion
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

For Sautéed Swiss Chard

• 4 cups chopped Swiss chard
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

1. Preheat your air fryer if you can to save a few minutes of cooking time and ensure a perfect result for your Chicken Parmesan Air Fryer Wings
2. Remove the aerosol can and choose an oil or bottle to avoid the risk of breakage in your basket.
3. Keep the laundry basket open for air circulation to keep your wings dry
4. Buy organic or free-range chicken wings and organic potatoes and chard to reduce antibiotics and pesticides, if possible. You may have an incredible farmer’s market near you to get the recipe.

How to make this recipe

• Add red pepper for heat
• Drizzle wings with melted butter and extra parmesan after cooking
• Use pecorino instead of parmesan for a sharper flavor
• Add lemon oil to make it shine

Need more ideas? Check out ours Lunch every week collection of wing inspired recipes.

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Food exchange

• Gluten free: Naturally gluten free
• No dairy: Skip the parmesan and use the garlic seasoning
• Vegetarian: Substitute the wings for the cauliflower florets and fry until tender

If you like lunch without drying, you can also enjoy the instructions
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