This copycat Wingstop garlic parmesan wings recipe is going to be a hit! Crispy and flavorful chicken wings tossed in a rich garlic butter loaded with freshly grated parmesan cheese and herbs.
GARLIC PARMESAN WINGS
You can never go wrong with a flavorful chicken wing recipe! These buttery garlic parmesan wings are going to become your go-to wing flavor. Crispy chicken wings tossed in a garlic butter sauce that is loaded with freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh greens. If you love Wingstop then you need to give these copycat garlic parm wings a try! Whether you are serving these as an appetizer, game day snack or dinner, everyone will love this wing recipe.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Wings– You can use either frozen or fresh chicken wings. If you are using frozen wings, be sure to fully thaw them before making these wings.
- Oil– Tossing the wings in oil, helps get crispy and crunchy chicken wings. Olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil will work.
- Flavors– To flavor the chicken wings we use salt, pepper, garlic, Italian, and paprika! You can totally switch out the seasoning for different seasonings that you like!
Garlic Parmesan Sauce-
- Butter– The base for the sauce is butter, you can use either salted or unsalted butter. This gives you that rich flavor.
- Garlic– For the best results, you want to use freshly minced garlic. Jarred minced garlic or garlic powder will also work, it will just have a milder flavor.
- Parmesan– I highly recommend using fresh grated parmesan cheese for the sauce, but you can also use the store bought pre grated parmesan cheese.
- Greens– You can use either freshly chopped cilantro or parsley for this garlic parmesan sauce. If you are not a fan of herbs, you can leave them out.
HOW TO MAKE WINGSTOP GARLIC PARMESAN WINGS
These rich and flavorful copycat chicken wings are so easy to make, the ultimate wing recipe!
- Preheat the oven and line a large baking sheet with foil.
- Rinse and fully pat dry the chicken wings. Add to a large bowl and toss with the seasonings and oil until fully combined.
- Add the seasoned chicken wings to the baking sheet, laying all out flat, no wings overlapping each other.
- Bake until golden and crispy. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce.
- Transfer the baked wings to a bowl along with the garlic parmesan sauce and toss until all the chicken is fully coated. (Transfer back onto the baking sheet and bake for an extra couple minutes for extra crisp, if desired.)
- Add the garlic parmesan wings to a serving dish and top with additional grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve with Ranch dipping sauce and desired sides.
You cannot have chicken wings without Wingstop Ranch! Pair these wings with my homemade Wingstop Ranch recipe.
OTHER COOKING METHODS-
There are several other different ways that you can prepare chicken wings! Use your go-to method.
AIR FRYER WINGS-
My favorite method for cooking chicken wings is using the air fryer! They come out so crispy and juicy with the need for deep frying.
- In a large bowl, add the wings, oil, and seasonings and toss until the wings are fully and evenly coated.
- Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap. (If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook the wings in batches to avoid overcrowding.)
- Air fryer until the wings are crispy and golden, flipping halfway through the cooking time for all around crisp.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce.
- When the wings are golden brown and crispy, transfer them to a bowl, pour the garlic parmesan sauce over top, and toss to coat.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving platter. Top with additional grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides and ranch for dipping.
GRILLED WINGS-
Grilled wings are a MUST in the summertime! When grilling wings, you get that smokey flavor that is perfect.
- Preheat the grill until it’s hot.
- Once heated, place the marinated chicken wings on the grill grates and cook for 15-17 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Transfer the good wings to a bowl along with the garlic parmesan fries and toss to combine.
- Add the garlic parmesan wings to a serving plate and top with additional grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
FRIED WINGS-
Keep it traditional and make fried crispy chicken wings!
- Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F.
- Carefully lower the chicken wings into the hot oil and fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Once done, remove the wings from the oil and place on a wire rack to allow excess oil to drip off the wings. Continue to fry the rest of the wings.
- Transfer all the wings to a large bowl along with the sauce and toss to fully coat them in sauce.
- Add the wings to a serving plate and top with additional parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
SERVING IDEAS
Enjoy these delicious Wingstop garlic parmesan wings with the right sides for the ultimate dinner!
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Yes! You can use either whole wings, or even just drumettes or wingettes. Whatever you prefer.
You can totally make boneless wings! Follow my boneless wings recipe and just use this garlic parmesan sauce.
You want to make sure the butter is not super-hot to avoid melting the parmesan cheese. I like to melt the butter and then wait until the wings are done to finish mixing the sauce.
For the best results, you want to use fresh grated parmesan cheese, but the pre-grated parmesan cheese will also work.
Once the wings are cool, transfer to an airtight container or cover and store it in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat the wings in the microwave, air fryer or oven until warmed through and enjoy.
OTHER CHICKEN WING RECIPES-
The flavors for chicken wings are endless! Check out these other delicious chicken wing recipes.
Wingstop Garlic Parmesan Wings
Ingredients
Wings-
- 2 1/2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or canola oil
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Garlic Parm Wing Sauce-
- 4 Tbsp unsalted or salted butter melted
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Baked Wings-
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. (The foil is for easier cleanup.)
- Rinse the chicken wings under cold water, then pat them completely dry with paper towels. Add the wings to a large bowl and toss with the oil and seasonings until evenly coated.2 1/2 lbs chicken wings, 2 Tbsp olive oil , or canola oil, 1 ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Place the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure no wings overlap.
- Bake at 425°F for 45-50 minutes or until golden, crispy and cooked through. (You can flip the wings halfway through baking time for extra crisp.)
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and stir in the remaining sauce ingredients until combined.4 Tbsp unsalted or salted butter, melted, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- Transfer the baked chicken wings to a bowl, pour the sauce over them, and toss until all the wings are evenly coated.
- Add the garlic parmesan wings to a serving plate and top with extra freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with ranch dressing and your favorite sides.
Air Fryer Wings-
- Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, add the wings, oil, and seasonings and toss until the wings are fully and evenly coated.2 1/2 lbs chicken wings, 2 Tbsp olive oil , or canola oil, 1 ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Place the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap. (If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook the wings in batches to avoid overcrowding.)
- Air fry at 400°F for 20-22 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy on all sides.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, remove from pan from the heat and add the rest of the sauce ingredients and mix to combine.4 Tbsp unsalted or salted butter, melted, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped, 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- When the wings are golden brown and crispy, transfer them to a bowl, pour the garlic parmesan sauce over top, and toss to coat.
- Return the coated wings to the air fryer for an additional 1–2 minutes so the sauce can stick to the wings and caramelize slightly.
- Remove the wings from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving platter. Top with additional grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides and ranch for dipping.
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