Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe
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Delight in the savory goodness of homemade parmesan chicken wings. Easy to make and naturally low in carbs, they’re a crunchy treat for any occasion from casual gatherings and game nights to family dinner and snack time.
Chicken wings are a classic comfort food. With this recipe, you can take the dish to a whole new level – the combination of butter, Parmesan cheese, and parsley creates a wholesome, delicious flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. Add parmesan chicken wings to your arsenal of recipes and you can enjoy a crowd-pleasing dish casually or for special occasions.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick preparation: With a super quick prep time, it stands as one of the easiest ways to prepare chicken wings, perfect for busy days, entertaining, or last-minute gatherings.
- Baked, not fried: Enjoy the crunch without the guilt – these delicious wings are baked to golden perfection, not deep-fried.
- Diet friendly: It’s almost zero-carb with low-fiber, making it a standout choice for a keto carnivore diet. Follow the full carnivore variation below if you’re interested in strict carnivore diet recipes.
- Mess-free cooking: Baking these wings means no splattering oil or deep-fryer cleanup, which means less cleaning and more time to enjoy your meal.
- Adaptable: The coating is adaptable and easily customizable, allowing flexibility with the herbs and spices on hand. Add garlic powder to make everyone’s favorite – parmesan and garlic wings!
- Versatile: Enjoy as is, pair it with sides, or serve with a dipping sauce. You won’t run out of ways to enjoy this versatile dish.
How to Make Parmesan Chicken Wings
Crispy on the outside and perfectly tender inside, these parmesan chicken wings are a must-try. You only need 5 minutes of preparation and a few ingredients to enjoy this dish – get started by coating wings in a flavorful mixture of Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bake until golden and crispy, then serve warm!
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Ingredients You Need
- Chicken wings: Choose high-quality wings for the best flavor. Use fresh or frozen chicken wings for this recipe.
- Butter: Melts into the wings and serves as the foundation for the delightful crust. It also helps the other ingredients stick.
- Parmesan cheese: Adds a rich, savory flavor and helps create a beautifully browned, cheesy crust. I recommend using freshly and finely shredded Parmesan cheese because it crisps and coats more evenly.
- Parsley: Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and a subtle savory flavor that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
- Salt and ground black pepper: These staples enhance the overall seasoning.
Step-By-Step Instructions
In just a little less than an hour, you’ll have a batch of fresh-off-the-oven parmesan chicken wings ready to serve. Follow the 4 simple steps below and you’re guaranteed to make crispy, perfectly-baked wings!
Step 1: Preheat the oven
Set the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Make the coating
Use a shallow oven-safe dish to melt the butter while the oven warms up. Alternatively, melt in a saucepan over low-heat on the stovetop. In a bowl, mix Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Dip and roll
Dip each wing in melted butter, then roll in the cheese and herb mixture. Arrange the coated wings on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4: Bake
Let them bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes until they turn golden and crispy. Once out of the oven, cool briefly and serve warm.
Substitutions
- Chicken wings: Use chicken drumettes or boneless chicken tenders for a similar result. For a vegetarian option, try cauliflower florets instead.
- Butter: Use olive oil for a lighter option or ghee for a nuttier flavor. For a dairy-free version, try vegan butter or avocado oil.
- Parmesan cheese: If you prefer to use an alternative, try Pecorino Romano for a similar sharp, salty flavor.
- Parsley: Substitute with dried parsley for a burst of herbaceous goodness. Chives also work great for a slightly different herb flavor.
Expert Tips
- Air fryer? Have an air fryer you love to use? You can make Keto Air Fryer Chicken Wings too!
- Pat the wings dry: Use paper towels to remove excess moisture from the wings before baking to make sure they turn out extra crispy.
- Mix and match herbs: Use what you have on hand. Try fresh basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, cilantro, dill, sage, and even an Italian herb blend are all ideal options. This recipe is very forgiving!
- Make DIY blends: DIY blends like homemade ranch seasoning are great for rubbing over the wings for extra flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd: Spread the wings in a single layer with space between them on the baking sheet to help them crisp up evenly.
- Add parmesan in stages: Sprinkle the cheese before and after baking for layers of cheesy flavor and texture.
- Taste and adjust: Adjust the salt carefully since Parmesan is already naturally salty. Do a taste test first before adding more.
How to Store This Recipe
Transfer leftover wings into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. To reheat, warm them in the oven or airfryer. I don’t recommend reheating in the microwave as they will lose their crispiness.
What to Serve with Parmesan Chicken Wings
Parmesan chicken wings make a great stand-alone dish, but are equally amazing paired with sides. Dip it in delicious cheddar and bacon dip, or enjoy with a side of cauliflower mash, beer cheese soup, or coconut cream pumpkin soup.
If you want a heartier meal, pair the wings with a soup and some veggie sides like zucchini noodles, coleslaw, cheesy broccoli casserole, or cauliflower mushroom risotto. Who can say no?
More Easy Chicken Recipes To Try
- Bacon-wrapped chicken thighs
- Chicken cordon bleu
- Chicken Francese
- Chicken ala king
- Chicken curry with pumpki
If you make these parmesan chicken wings, please leave a review. I really appreciate each and every 5-star rating and review comment!
Easy Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken wings cut in half crosswise into pieces
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup. Arrange a non-stick, oven-safe rack on top of the paper.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat on the stovetop. Then pour into a large bowl. In a second large bowl, mix the Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the wing pieces in melted butter, then roll in the cheese and herb mixture.
- Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the rack over the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 45 minutes until they turn golden and crispy. Remove from the oven, cool briefly, and serve warm.
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Notes
- Use paper towels to remove excess moisture from the wings before baking to make sure they turn out extra crispy.
- Use what you have on hand. Try fresh basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, cilantro, dill, sage, and even an Italian herb blend are all ideal options. This recipe is very forgiving!
- DIY blends like homemade ranch seasoning are great for rubbing over the wings for extra flavor.
- Spread the wings in a single layer with space between them on the baking sheet to help them crisp up evenly.
- Sprinkle the cheese before and after baking for layers of cheesy flavor and texture.
- Adjust the salt carefully since Parmesan is already naturally salty. Do a taste test first before adding more.
Nutrition & Macros
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I loved all the Parmesan in these wings! They were SO good! We ate way too many. 😆
Hmmmm, never heard of too many wings, lol. Glad you enjoyed them, Ariel.
I doubled the batch on this and I’m happy I did! They were just as delicious the next day as my snack as they were the night of. Perfect to bump up my protein.
Good thinking for leftovers! Thanks for the review, Daisy.
I made these in the air fryer and used pecorino (it’s my preference to parmesan) and they were outstanding! Best wings I’ve had in a while. I could’ve easily eaten a whole extra pound!
The air fryer for the win….I might have to try that pecorino for my next batch 🙂
Wings are my kid’s favorite food. He would eat them every day if he could. This was such a great idea that I decided to make them for him when he came over for dinner last night. I made a garlic butter mixture to dip the wings in, but followed the rest of the recipe as is. The were delicious! Thanks for the great recipe idea.
It’s great to hear this recipe is kid approved by so many. Thanks for the review Samantha.
You were right, napkins needed to be at the ready, but my goodness, these were crispy chicken heaven!
Lol, nothing wrong with stocking up on those napkins for this dish. Thanks for the comment, Sally.
Curious if i could do these in my air fryer?
I don’t see why not but I don’t have an air fryer myself so can’t speak to the specific process. I suggest looking up how to adapt oven baked recipes to the air fryer to get an idea of cooking time.
So at what point do you put them under the oven broiler and for how long?
To make them crispy
I just made this recipe and it tasted great. The parm does get browned though at 350 for an hour and the skin isn’t crispy, but it still tasted great. I added a tsp of garlic powder and might use granulated garlic next time. Also thinking about baking the wings first at 400 to get crispy and then use rest of ingredients as a tossing sauce after baking. Since I’m carnivore, I’m loving this.
Did you finish the wings under a broiler? That’s important for making the skin crisp.
I’m excited! I just put the Chicken in the Oven and thats gonna be our lunch for today?
Enjoy Elice! Thanks for stopping by 🙂