Wing lovers, work this air fryer garlic parmesan wings recipe into your weeknight dinner rotation. Set aside 20 minutes for crispy and delicious wings. Like my crispy salt and pepper chicken wings, air fryer wings are an excellent appetizer for game days and get-togethers.

Ingredients You’ll Need
- Chicken Wings: Two pounds of wings feed my family with leftovers, but you can adjust the recipe if you feed a crowd. Make it easy on yourself and purchase chicken wings split into drums and flats. I usually buy uncooked party wings from Costco.
- Baking Powder: Baking powder (not baking soda) is the key to making crispy baked chicken wings.
- Spices: Keep it simple and season the wings with kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika.
- Sauce: Melted butter mixed with fresh garlic and chopped parsley creates a savory coating for the chicken wings, which are then tossed in flavorful grated or shredded parmesan.
Tools Used to Make This Recipe
Make air fryer garlic parmesan wings using a mixing bowl and an air fryer. Air fryers are the perfect way to cook chicken wings, regardless of the model. I use an Instant Pot Vortex Air Fryer with a large basket.
How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
The full recipe with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Step 1: Pat dry the chicken wings using a cloth to remove excess moisture. Then, preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).

Step 2: Stir the baking powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken wings and toss to combine.

Step 3: Line the chicken wings into the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 18 minutes.

Step 4: Flip the wings halfway through. Work in batches until all the chicken cooks.

Step 5: Let the wings cool for 10 minutes, then toss them in a large bowl with melted butter and a combination of garlic, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese.


Expert Tips
- Cooking in the air fryer. Using the air fryer method allows air to move freely around the chicken wings, ensuring heat circulates on all sides.
- Create crispy skin. Baking powder is alkaline, and when paired with salt, it alters the acidity and pH of the skin, helping the wings achieve a crispy texture.
- Avoid overcrowding. Space the chicken wings in the air fryer basket. Overcrowding can lead to steaming, preventing a crispy finish.
- Rest the chicken. Let the wings rest before tossing them in homemade garlic parmesan sauce. This step releases moisture from the skin, keeping them crispy.
If you enjoy the air fryer chicken wings, try one of these chicken wing recipes!

Serving Suggestions
Air fryer garlic parmesan chicken wings are an American classic and family dinner favorite! Serve the wings as an appetizer for game day and gatherings. Or complete the meal with one of these sides for wings.
- Dipping Sauce: Ranch Dressing, Dill Pickle Ranch Dressing, Sos Czosnkowy
- Vegetables: Carrots and Celery, Corn on the Cob
- Salad: Vinegar Coleslaw, Avocado Cucumber Tomato Salad, Caesar Salad
- Potatoes: Hasselback Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes, Southern Potato Salad
- Sides: Onion Rings, French Fries, Jalapeño Poppers, Corn Bread, Dutch Oven Mac and Cheese
What to do with the Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Store leftover wings in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Freeze: Let the cooked wings cool completely, and transfer them to a freezer-safe container or bag. Air fryer garlic parmesan wings will freeze for 4-6 months.
- Thaw: Defrost the chicken in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Reheat: Warm the parmesan chicken wings in the oven for 15 minutes at 350°F (176°C).
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to cook chicken wings in the air fryer?
I recommend cooking the air fryer garlic parmesan wings in batches. Every batch takes about 18-20 minutes.
The length of the cooking time largely depends on the size of your air fryer and how many wings you cook at one time. I use the Instant Vortex and cook two pounds of chicken wings in 2-3 batches.

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Small Bowl
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Pat dry the chicken wings using a cloth to remove excess moisture. Then, preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
- Stir the baking powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken wings and toss to combine.
- Line the chicken wings into the air fryer basket in a single layer and air fry for 18 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through. Work in batches until all the chicken cooks.
- Let the wings cool for 10 minutes, then toss them in a large bowl with melted butter and a combination of garlic, chopped parsley, and grated parmesan cheese.
- Cooking in the air fryer. Using the air fryer method allows air to move freely around the chicken wings, ensuring heat circulates on all sides.
- Create crispy skin. Baking powder is alkaline, and when paired with salt, it alters the acidity and pH of the skin, helping the wings achieve a crispy texture.
- Avoid overcrowding. Space the chicken wings in the air fryer basket. Overcrowding can lead to steaming, preventing a crispy finish.
- Rest the chicken. Let the wings rest before tossing them in homemade garlic parmesan sauce. This step releases moisture from the skin, keeping them crispy.
- The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.