Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, made with chicken wings tossed in a mixture of garlic, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese, perfect for game day!
Add chicken wings to a large pot with balsamic vinegar, herbs, and spices. Fill the pot up with water to above the wings, leaving some room from the water to the top of the pot. Stir everything together, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Allow wings to simmer for about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer wings to a wire rack and allow to rest for 15 minutes while you prepare the garlic mixture.
Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a food processor, add garlic cloves, olive oil, spices, basil, lemon juice and sugar. Turn food processor on to combine all ingredients into a thin paste.
In a large mixing bowl, add garlic paste and breadcrumbs. Add wings to the mixing bowl and toss to combine. Add 1/2 cup of parmesan and toss wings for a few more seconds.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the wings out in a single layer, leaving some room between each wing. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup parmesan over wings.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until wings are golden brown and fully cooked through. Top with chopped chives or fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!*Sodium might be a little higher, due to salt in the water during boiling. StorageRefrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Freeze in an airtight container for 3-4 months. Cooking Tips
Make sure to leave some room between the boiling water and the top of the pot, to avoid spilling the hot water, and to make it easier to get the chicken wings out later.
If you skip the boiling step and go straight to breading and cooking the chicken wings, you'll have to increase the cooking time and decrease the cooking temperature.
This recipe makes a big batch, using about 3 pounds chicken wings. You can cut it down if you're not making party wings.
Watch your cooking time carefully, as the breading on these wings can burn if they're left in the oven for too long!