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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe With Easy Lemon Butter Sauce

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These crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings are baked to perfection and tossed in a luscious lemon butter sauce, delivering a perfect balance of crispy, cheesy, garlicky goodness with a bright citrus finish. Ideal for game days, parties, or easy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, skin on
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup finely grated parmesan cheese (about 50 g)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (about 60 g)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 30 ml)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (about 30 ml)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley or thyme for garnish
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for heat

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Pat dry the chicken wings with paper towels to remove moisture.
  3. Toss wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let them rest while the oven heats.
  4. Place wings skin-side up on a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
  5. Bake wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  7. Add minced garlic to the melted butter and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding browning.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and lemon zest. Set aside.
  9. In a bowl, combine grated parmesan cheese with any optional herbs or spices.
  10. Once wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl.
  11. Pour lemon butter sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
  12. Immediately sprinkle the parmesan mixture over the wings and toss gently to distribute without clumping.
  13. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.

Notes

For extra crispiness, broil wings for 2-3 minutes at the end while watching carefully. Toss wings while hot to help parmesan stick better. You can prepare lemon butter sauce ahead and gently reheat before tossing. Use a wire rack for best results; baking directly on foil-lined sheet may reduce crispiness. For dairy-free, swap butter with coconut oil or vegan butter and parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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