Description
Crispy, golden, and addictive oven-baked chicken wings tossed in a rich garlic and Parmesan butter sauce. This budget-friendly recipe feeds a crowd in under 45 minutes and travels well for tailgating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds chicken wings (whole or flats)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper (generous amounts)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with foil and place a wire rack on top if available.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Toss dried wings in the flour mixture until lightly coated. Shake off excess flour.
- Place coated wings on the wire rack in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy (internal temp 165°F).
- While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, and lemon juice.
- Transfer hot wings to a large bowl, pour sauce over, and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with extra Parmesan on the side.
Notes
Pat wings dry thoroughly to avoid steaming. Do not crowd the pan; use two sheets if necessary. Flip wings halfway through baking. Use fresh minced garlic for best flavor. Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 wing
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Protein: 25
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