Description
Crispy chicken wings deliver a tantalizing explosion of flavor straight from American tailgate traditions. Seasoned with zesty spices and baked to golden perfection, these wings invite you to savor each mouthwatering bite of classic comfort cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Poultry:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken wings, cut into drumettes and wingettes
Seasoning Blend:
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper)
Coating and Fat:
- 8 tablespoons (113 grams) salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish (Optional):
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Meticulously sanitize chicken wings, ensuring complete moisture removal using clean kitchen towels to guarantee optimal crispiness.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly mixing aromatic herbs and spices: sea salt, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and white pepper.
- Generously coat wings with melted butter, allowing each piece to absorb the rich, silky texture.
- Massage seasoning mixture comprehensively across wing surfaces, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- For oven method, strategically position wings on elevated wire rack over lined baking sheet to maximize hot air circulation.
- Roast wings at high temperature, rotating midway through cooking process to promote uniform browning and consistent internal temperature.
- Monitor internal temperature carefully, aiming for precise 165°F to guarantee food safety and succulent meat texture.
- While wings approach completion, quickly prepare garlic-infused butter mixture with finely minced fresh garlic.
- Immediately after initial baking, generously brush wings with aromatic garlic butter, creating a glistening, flavor-rich exterior.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese across wing surface, returning to oven momentarily to create delicate, golden-brown crust.
- For air fryer technique, arrange wings strategically without overcrowding, allowing optimal heat circulation.
- Cook wings in controlled batches, flipping midway to ensure comprehensive, crispy exterior and juicy interior.
- Final step involves quick broiling to caramelize Parmesan and intensify overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Achieve maximum crispiness by thoroughly patting chicken wings dry before seasoning, which removes excess moisture and helps create a crunchy exterior.
- Use a wire rack when baking to elevate wings, allowing hot air to circulate evenly and prevent soggy bottoms, resulting in uniform golden-brown skin.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure wings are safely cooked to 165°F, preventing foodborne illness while maintaining juicy meat.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer or baking sheet, which can cause uneven cooking and steaming instead of crispy browning.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of cooking to create a deliciously crisp, cheesy crust without burning.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different seasoning blends or swap Parmesan for other hard cheeses like Pecorino Romano.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg