Spicy Garlic Parmesan Wings
Spicy Garlic Parmesan Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes, patted very dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Spicy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
- 4 celery sticks
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. This allows air to circulate around the wings for crispier results.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the very dry chicken wings with the baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all wings are evenly coated. The baking powder helps to dry out the skin and make it extra crispy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring there is space between each wing for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the rack.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake the wings for 40-50 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the spicy garlic Parmesan sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the red pepper flakes and hot sauce. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Once the wings are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the prepared spicy garlic butter sauce over the hot wings and toss gently to coat each wing evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl. Toss again until the cheese and parsley are well distributed and clinging to the saucy wings.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the Spicy Garlic Parmesan Wings immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks, if desired. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Spicy Garlic Parmesan Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes, patted very dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Spicy Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For Serving (Optional)
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing, for dipping
- 4 celery sticks
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. This allows air to circulate around the wings for crispier results.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the very dry chicken wings with the baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all wings are evenly coated. The baking powder helps to dry out the skin and make it extra crispy.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring there is space between each wing for even cooking. Do not overcrowd the rack.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake the wings for 40-50 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the spicy garlic Parmesan sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the red pepper flakes and hot sauce. Set aside.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Once the wings are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the prepared spicy garlic butter sauce over the hot wings and toss gently to coat each wing evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl. Toss again until the cheese and parsley are well distributed and clinging to the saucy wings.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the Spicy Garlic Parmesan Wings immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks, if desired. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min