These Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings are the perfect appetizer for game day or an easy main dish to feed your family and friends. I promise you that this is a great way to cook up pounds of wings perfectly!

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I can’t really narrow it down to just one thing that I love about these Garlic Parmesan Wings. The cooking time is short which I love, and I just can’t get enough of that delicious garlic flavoring.
It ranks right up there as one of my favorite air fryer chicken wings recipe.
I’m a fan of cooking up whole wings because they really do make the best appetizer. It’s safe to say that everyone tends to agree because there are never any leftovers of this parmesan chicken recipe.
That’s the great thing about air fryer cooking – every time I use it the wings are perfectly golden brown and full of great flavor.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings in the Air Fryer
I think that once you make this easy air fryer wings recipe, you’re going to make homemade cooked wings a whole lot more. It just might become one of your favorite chicken recipes, too!
I really like extra crispy wings and paired up with that salty parmesan cheese, this recipe is really quite the family favorite.
Ingredients
- wings/drummies
- olive oil
- smoked paprika
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- parmesan cheese (plus 1 tbsp on the side)
- fresh parsley for garnish
- baking powder

This recipe is fast and easy and we all know that cleaning out the air fryer basket is a breeze! Less mess is always great!
How to Make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings
How to cook wings in the air fryer
Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the Air Fryer basket with olive oil spray.
Rinse and pat the wings until they are completely dry.
Add the wings, olive oil, paprika, black pepper, and 2 tbsp parmesan cheese to a large ziplock bag. Seal the bag and toss to coat the wings with the oil and seasonings. For extra crispy wings, add a pinch of baking powder to the seasoning.
Place wings in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer.
Cook on 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 minutes, flipping every 4 minutes. Increase the heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the wings have reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Add 1-2 minutes at 400 if needed.
Remove the chicken wings from the air fryer basket and place them on a serving dish. Sprinkle the wings with the remaining parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve with your favorite sides and dipping sauces.
NOTE: All air fryers cook differently. This recipe was made using a Cosori 5.8qt air fryer. If you’re using a different air fryer, you may need to adjust the cook time by a minute or two to get the best results.

FAQs
Can you add frozen wings directly to your air fryer?
You can! This is just another reason that cooking with your pressure cooker and air fryer rocks!
Can you change the flavor of this easy chicken wing recipe?
You bet. These crispy chicken wings are an easy garlic recipe but you can quickly change them to air fryer buffalo wings as well. Use buffalo sauce on the wings or pair with your favorite dipping sauce.
How do you know when the garlic parmesan air fryer wings are done cooking?
You need to make certain that the internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees. This is easiest to check using a meat thermometer.

MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES
If you love this simple wing recipe as much as we do, you might also enjoy these other recipes, too!
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
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- Easy Crock Pot Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
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Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 24 wings/drummies
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons parmesan cheese (plus 1 tbsp on the side)
- fresh parsley for garnish
- baking powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the Air Fryer basket with olive oil spray.
- Rinse and pat the wings until they are completely dry.
- Add the wings, olive oil, paprika, black pepper, and 2 tbsp parmesan cheese to a large ziplock bag. Seal the bag and toss to coat the wings with the oil and seasonings. For extra crispy wings, add a pinch of baking powder to the seasoning.
- Place wings in a single layer in the basket of the air fryer.
- Cook on 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 16 minutes, flipping every 4 minutes. Increase the heat to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the wings have reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Add 1-2 minutes at 400 if needed.
- Remove the chicken wings from the air fryer basket and place them on a serving dish. Sprinkle the wings with the remaining parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve with your favorite sides and dipping sauces.
Notes
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you’re using with each recipe.
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