Creamy Alfredo Wings
Creamy Alfredo Wings
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- as needed cold water, for cleaning
- 1/4 cup vinegar, for cleaning
- 1/2 lime, juiced, for cleaning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony's seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
- as needed Danos cheese seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- as needed Alfredo sauce, for serving/dipping
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Add cold water, vinegar, and the juice from 1/2 lime. Clean the wings thoroughly, then drain and pat them extremely dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a large bowl, season the dried wings generously with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, garlic pepper, and Morton seasoning. Add the olive oil, Tony's seasoning, and complete seasoning. Massage all the seasonings and olive oil into the wings thoroughly until each wing is well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Air fry the wings at 400°F for 24 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process (at 12 minutes), flip the wings over to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
⏱️ 24 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the wings are cooking, prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the garlic and herb butter. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and whisk to combine. Lightly season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Add the cream cheese and paprika, whisking until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to whisk everything together until well combined and smooth. Let the sauce cook and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared Alfredo sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly until they are fully coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Arrange the sauced wings on a serving plate. Sprinkle Danos cheese seasoning over the plated wings and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. For an extra creamy experience, pour additional Alfredo sauce over the wings on the plate and serve with an extra sauce cup of Alfredo sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Alfredo Wings
For the Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- as needed cold water, for cleaning
- 1/4 cup vinegar, for cleaning
- 1/2 lime, juiced, for cleaning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony's seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 2 tablespoons garlic and herb butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
For Garnish
- as needed Danos cheese seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- as needed Alfredo sauce, for serving/dipping
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Add cold water, vinegar, and the juice from 1/2 lime. Clean the wings thoroughly, then drain and pat them extremely dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a large bowl, season the dried wings generously with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, garlic pepper, and Morton seasoning. Add the olive oil, Tony's seasoning, and complete seasoning. Massage all the seasonings and olive oil into the wings thoroughly until each wing is well coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil. Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer in the air fryer, ensuring not to overcrowd the basket. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Air fry the wings at 400°F for 24 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process (at 12 minutes), flip the wings over to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
⏱️ 24 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the wings are cooking, prepare the Alfredo sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the garlic and herb butter. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and whisk to combine. Lightly season the sauce with 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Add the cream cheese and paprika, whisking until the cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to whisk everything together until well combined and smooth. Let the sauce cook and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared Alfredo sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly until they are fully coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Arrange the sauced wings on a serving plate. Sprinkle Danos cheese seasoning over the plated wings and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. For an extra creamy experience, pour additional Alfredo sauce over the wings on the plate and serve with an extra sauce cup of Alfredo sauce for dipping.
⏱️ 3 min