Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
Crispy chicken wings flavored with garlic and Parmesan, cooked quickly in the air fryer.
Steps
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 193°C (380°F).
- 2
In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with olive oil and garlic powder until evenly coated.
- 3
Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- 4
Cook for 25-30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
- 5
Sprinkle grated Parmesan and chopped parsley over wings before serving.
Shopping list
aprox. 900g (2 lbs) chicken wings, 2-3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley for garnish
Recipe story
Garlic Parmesan chicken wings are a modern twist on a classic American dish, popularized in the 1960s at restaurants in Buffalo, New York. The recipe combines Italian influences (Parmesan) with quick cooking techniques adapted for the air fryer. Garlic, used since antiquity in Mediterranean cuisine, adds intense flavor, while Parmesan originates from the Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy regions of Italy, where it has been produced for centuries.
Ingredient Secrets
Parsley
In Greek mythology, parsley was associated with death and rebirth, planted on graves to symbolize the cycle of life. Romans used it generously in cooking and as a remedy for hangovers.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Olive oil
Originating in the Mediterranean basin, olive oil was already produced in ancient Crete 5,000 years ago. In ancient Greece, it was considered a gift from Athena and used in lamps, cosmetics, and religious ceremonies. The Romans spread it throughout the empire, and in the Middle Ages, monasteries preserved the tradition of its production.
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