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Crispy Copycat Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe Easy and Perfect

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A simple and easy recipe for crispy garlic parmesan chicken wings that replicate Buffalo Wild Wings’ flavor without deep frying. Perfectly crispy skin with a rich, buttery garlic parmesan sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 35 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and position a rack in the middle.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  3. Toss wings in a large bowl with baking powder and salt until evenly coated.
  4. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange wings in a single layer, skin side up, without touching.
  5. Bake wings for 25 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until skin is golden and crisp.
  6. While wings bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  7. Add minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan, black pepper, and parsley.
  9. Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl, pour garlic parmesan sauce over, and toss gently to coat evenly.
  10. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan and parsley if desired.

Notes

Pat wings dry before coating for best crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to achieve crispy skin. Toss wings in sauce while hot for best coating. If wings are not crispy enough, broil for 1-2 minutes watching carefully. Can be made in air fryer or grilled as alternatives.

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