Parmesan Garlic Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings are baked in the oven (and not deep-fried!) until the skin is perfectly golden and crunchy. A sauce of lemon juice, oil and cornstarch are the secret ingredients that make this healthier recipe so incredibly crispy.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. wing portions wingettes, drumettes, or a combo
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ½ - 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch tapioca or arrowroot starch
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- Fresh parsley finely chopped
- Italian or Ranch dressing
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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In a large bowl combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, both peppers, and salt. Whisk ingredients together until a slightly thick sauce forms. Add wing portions and toss to coat.
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Sprinkle cornstarch over wings to distribute evenly. Toss wings again to coat them completely.
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Lastly, add parmesan cheese incrementally to try and cover all of the wings completely.
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Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and then place a wire rack on top of it.
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Place wings in a single layer on the wire rack making sure none of the wings touch.
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Bake wings in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Broil wings on a high broil for 4-6 minutes.*
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Sprinkle wings with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve wings immediately with ranch or Italian dressing and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Make sure you use GRATED Parmesan cheese, and not shredded, for best results.
- Broil your chicken wings skin-side-up for the crispiest skin.