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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

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These crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings feature a buttery garlic sauce and a perfectly crisp skin, making them a perfect game day snack or casual gathering treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes (skin on)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, finely minced
  • 4 tablespoons (about 60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup (about 50g) grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat dry 2 pounds of chicken wings with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. Toss wings in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt until evenly coated.
  4. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange wings in a single layer without touching.
  5. Bake wings for 25 minutes, then flip each wing using tongs and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  6. While wings bake, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  7. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan, black pepper, and optional lemon juice; mix well.
  9. Transfer baked wings to a large bowl and pour warm garlic parmesan butter over them.
  10. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all wings evenly.
  11. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the wings and serve hot.
  12. Optional: If wings lose crispiness after tossing in sauce, return them to the wire rack in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes to firm up the coating.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for best browning without off flavors. Elevate wings on a wire rack for even crisping. Cook garlic gently in butter to avoid bitterness. Toss wings in sauce while hot for better coating. To maintain crispiness after saucing, reheat briefly in oven. For dairy-free, substitute butter with melted coconut oil and Parmesan with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese.

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