Easy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings (Game Day Crowd-Pleaser)

Introduction

These easy air fryer garlic parmesan chicken wings are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold garlic-parmesan flavour. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked in the air fryer, they’re a lighter, fuss-free alternative to deep-fried wings.

Perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or an easy dinner the whole family will love, this recipe delivers big flavour with minimal effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

You will need:

• 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer
   Preheat air fryer to 190°C (375°F).

2. Season the wings
   Pat wings dry and toss with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Cook the wings
   Arrange wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

4. Make garlic parmesan coating
   In a bowl, mix grated Parmesan with melted butter.

5. Finish & serve
   Toss hot wings in the garlic parmesan mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Helpful Tips

• Pat wings dry before cooking for extra crispiness.

• Cook in batches if needed — overcrowding reduces crispness.

• Add chilli flakes for a little heat.

Why This Recipe Works

• Air fryer creates crispy wings with less oil

• Simple seasoning lets garlic and parmesan shine

• Easy method that’s beginner-friendly

• Perfect for sharing and entertaining

Explore More Family-Friendly Favourites

If you loved this recipe, try:

• Easy One-Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken

• Easy One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Chicken

• Simple Family-Friendly Chili

Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Total: 30 mins
Serves: 4 | Best for: Weeknight dinners, parties, game day