These oven-baked garlic Parmesan wings are loaded with flavor and turn out crisp and crunchy every time. Perfect for a game day appetizer to serve to a crowd.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings on a white serving plate.

5-Star Review

“This was really good! Everyone at my house loved it!” -Toni

Oh chicken wings, how do we love thee?! I must say I am a little obsessed with chicken wings! When the mood hits, I’ve got so many to choose from, including Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings or Sesame Sticky Wings. For a slight change of pace, I’ll sometimes whip up Thai Chicken Wings. Honestly, you can never have enough wing recipes. 

The coating on this garlic Parmesan chicken is so full of flavor and gets super crispy, just like wings should be. It’s cheesy and garlicky, and the method is easy. Because these wings are baked, they are also way healthier than fried—you only need a little oil for these.

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Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe

4.82 from 27 votes
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 1 hour
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin
garlic parmesan wings on a white plate
These oven-baked garlic Parmesan wings are loaded with flavor and turn out crispy and crunchy every time. Perfect for a game day appetizer to serve to a crowd.
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Ingredients 

  • 2 quarts cold water
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence divided
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 pounds chicken wings
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fine bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese divided

Instructions 

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray both sides of a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray. Set the wire rack over the baking sheet.
  • In a large saucepan bring water, vinegar, salt, bay leaf, ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence, and onion powder to a boil. Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cooling rack set over paper towels for 15 minutes.
    2 quarts cold water, ¼ cup balsamic vinegar, 1½ tablespoons kosher salt, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 2 pounds chicken wings
    Boiling chicken in seasoned water.
  • Place the minced garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. Mash the garlic salt together until a paste forms. (Alternately, mash the minced garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle until smooth.)
    4 garlic cloves, pinch of kosher salt
    Preparing garlic paste on a wooden cutting board.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together mashed garlic salt, olive oil, black pepper, onion powder, red pepper flakes and remaining ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence. Add par-cooked chicken wings, breadcrumbs and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; toss to coat.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons fine bread crumbs, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    Coating the wings in the seasoned breading.
  • Place chicken on the prepared baking rack and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese.
    Garlic Parmesan chicken wings on a wire rack over a baking pan.
  • Bake wings at 425°F for 20 minutes, rotate the pan and flip wings over. Bake another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through 165°F-170°F internal temperature and golden brown.
    Garlic Parmesan chicken wings in a bowl.

Becky’s Tips

  • Dry the chicken before coating it for maximum crispiness.
Calories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 2908mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 168mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Step by Step

Get the oven going and prepare a baking sheet: Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray both sides of a wire rack with nonstick cooking spray. Set the wire rack over the baking sheet.

Boiling chicken in seasoned water.

Get a saucepan ready: In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water, 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, a bay leaf, ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence, and 1 teaspoon onion powder to a boil. Add chicken and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cooling rack set over paper towels for 15 minutes.

Preparing garlic paste on a wooden cutting board.

Prepare the garlic paste: Place the 4 cloves of minced garlic on a cutting board and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt. Mash the garlic salt together until a paste forms. (Alternately, mash the minced garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle until smooth.)

Coating the chicken with the seasoned breading.

Prepare the coating: In a large mixing bowl, mix together mashed garlic salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and the remaining ½ teaspoon Herbes de Provence. Add par-cooked chicken wings, 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat.

Garlic Parmesan chicken wings on a wire rack over a baking pan.

Rack the chicken wings: Place chicken on the prepared baking rack and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese.

Garlic Parmesan chicken wings in a bowl.

Bake, serve, and enjoy: Bake wings at 425°F for 20 minutes, rotate the pan, and flip wings over. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until cooked through (165°F-170°F internal temperature) and golden brown.

Baked chicken wings on a baking sheet.

How to Store

Store leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven so they crisp up again. Freeze uneaten wings for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.

Serving Suggestions

These garlic Parmesan wings are just begging to be served with our Smoky Blue Cheese Dip Recipe or our dreamy Herb Cream Cheese Dip (Herb Coeur a La Creme). Some people love sticking with a classic Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe, which we always support!

Close up of baked wings on a plate

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Dona Patterson
Dona Patterson
January 12, 2023 3:42 pm

These sound delicious!! I was wondering if they could be made in an air fryer? What temp & time if you happen to know. TIA

Melissa
Melissa
October 15, 2019 1:11 pm

Wow – these wings were TDF!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 22, 2019 11:28 am
Reply to  Melissa

SO happy to hear you loved them!

Toni
Toni
October 15, 2019 11:48 am

This was really good! Everyone at my house loved it!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 22, 2019 11:29 am
Reply to  Toni

Yay! A new family favorite, I love it!

Sara
Sara
October 15, 2019 10:56 am

These look so delicious! I can’t wait to make them! Wings are my favorite food group.5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 22, 2019 8:46 pm
Reply to  Sara

One of mine too!! Let me know what you think of them!

Rachael Yerkes
Rachael Yerkes
October 15, 2019 10:23 am

these wings are so dang good5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 22, 2019 8:47 pm
Reply to  Rachael Yerkes

Thank you! I’m so happy you love them!

April
April
October 15, 2019 10:17 am

These are my faaaaaavorite flavor of wings! So much flavor!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 22, 2019 11:31 am
Reply to  April

You can never go wrong with garlic parmesan!!