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Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings

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These crispy baked garlic parmesan wings deliver a perfect balance of crunchy skin and savory garlic parmesan sauce without the grease of frying. Ready in under 45 minutes, they are perfect for quick snacks or crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 4 tablespoons (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced finely
  • ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels, repeating twice to remove moisture.
  3. In a large bowl, combine baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
  4. Add the wings to the dry mixture and toss thoroughly to coat evenly.
  5. Arrange the wings skin-side up on a wire rack placed over a rimmed baking sheet, spacing them out for air circulation.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through at about 20 minutes, until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  7. While wings bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and lemon juice if using.
  9. When wings are done, immediately transfer them to a large bowl and pour the garlic parmesan sauce over. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat every wing.
  10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder (not baking soda) to raise skin pH and dry out skin for crunch. Toss wings in sauce immediately after baking while hot. For extra crispiness after saucing, broil wings 3-5 minutes watching carefully. Use fresh garlic for best flavor and avoid burning it in butter to prevent bitterness. Leftovers can be reheated in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes to recrisp skin; avoid microwaving.

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