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Ultra-Crispy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Shatteringly crispy chicken wings cooked to blistered perfection in the air fryer without deep frying, then tossed in a luscious sizzling garlic herb butter sauce and showered with nutty aged parmesan. Pure restaurant-quality 100% Halal comfort food ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 generous servings
Course: Air Fryer Favorites, Appetizer, dinner, Game Day
Cuisine: American, Pub Style
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Wings & Crisping Seasoning Rub (100% Halal Wholesome)
  • 2 lbs Chicken wings (flats & drumettes) Patted completely dry with paper towels
  • 1 tablespoon Aluminum-free baking powder The secret weapon for shatteringly crispy skin; do not use baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Infuses deep savory flavor into the skin
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds gorgeous golden-bronze color
  • 1 teaspoon Fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado oil or olive oil Lightly coats wings to help seasoning adhere
Sizzling Garlic Herb Butter Sauce & Cheese Coating
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted farm butter Melted and kept warm
  • 5 cloves Fresh garlic Very finely minced or grated
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese Finely grated from a block, divided
  • 3 tablespoon Fresh flat-leaf parsley Finely chopped for vibrant freshness
  • ¼ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes Optional for subtle warming kick
  • 1 fresh Lemon wedges For serving

Method
 

Prep & Season for Maximum Crunch
  1. Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels on both sides. Removing surface moisture is the most vital step to achieving crackling, blistered skin.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the dried wings with 1 tablespoon of oil. In a small ramekin, whisk together the baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
  3. Sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the wings and toss vigorously until every wing is evenly and lightly coated.
Air Fry to Shattering Crispness
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
  2. Arrange the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between each piece (cook in two batches if using a smaller air fryer to avoid crowding).
  3. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 15 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through at the 8-minute mark with silicone-tipped tongs.
  4. Increase air fryer temperature to 400°F (200°C) and air fry for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, until the skin is blistered, deeply golden brown, and visibly crackling.
Toss in Sizzling Garlic Butter & Parmesan
  1. While the wings are in their final 5-minute crisping cycle, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley in a large heatproof metal or ceramic tossing bowl.
  2. Transfer the piping-hot crispy wings immediately from the air fryer basket directly into the bowl with the warm garlic butter.
  3. Quickly toss the wings until thoroughly coated in sizzling garlic butter, then immediately sprinkle half of the grated parmesan cheese over the hot wings and toss again so the cheese melts slightly into the crevices.
  4. Transfer wings to a serving platter, shower with the remaining grated parmesan and chopped parsley, and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and cool ranch dip!

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