Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with a rack.
- Pat wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack and bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- While wings bake, melt butter in a saucepan and add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Remove wings from oven and toss in the garlic butter.
- Sprinkle generously with grated parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley if desired.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Add red pepper flakes to garlic butter for heat.
- Use air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Mix Italian seasoning or smoked paprika into dry rub for variation.
- Use finely shredded parmesan for stronger cheese flavor.
- For best crispiness, let wings rest uncovered in fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
