Description
Crispy chicken wings from American grilling culture offer a mouthwatering blend of spicy and tangy flavors. Culinary enthusiasts savor this classic dish that promises a satisfying crunch with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) chicken wings, cut into drumettes and wingettes
- 8 tbsps (113 g) salted butter, melted
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsps sea salt
- 1 ½ tsps garlic powder
- 2 tsps dried parsley
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp ground white pepper (or black pepper)
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Thoroughly pat chicken wings dry with kitchen towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring optimal crispiness.
- Seasoning Development: Craft a dynamic spice blend combining sea salt, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and white pepper.
- Coating Process: Completely envelop wings in melted butter, then meticulously massage seasoning mixture across entire surface for comprehensive flavor distribution.
- Cooking Setup: Arrange wings on an elevated wire rack positioned over a lined baking sheet, or strategically place in air fryer basket to maximize heat circulation.
- Thermal Transformation: Roast wings at 425°F, rotating midway through cooking process. For air fryer, cook in controlled batches at 380°F, flipping to ensure uniform golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Temperature Precision: Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F using meat thermometer to guarantee food safety and optimal doneness.
- Flavor Enhancement: Create garlic-infused butter mixture with freshly minced garlic. Brush wings immediately after initial cooking, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Final Refinement: Briefly broil or return to high heat for 2-3 minutes to caramelize Parmesan and achieve a crisp, glossy finish that intensifies overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure Dryness: Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent steaming.
- Seasoning Technique: Combine dry spices thoroughly and apply generously, massaging into every wing surface for deep, even flavor penetration.
- Optimal Cooking Surface: Use wire rack over baking sheet to elevate wings, allowing hot air to circulate and create uniform crispiness from all angles.
- Temperature Precision: Use meat thermometer to confirm internal wing temperature reaches exactly 165°F, guaranteeing food safety and perfect doneness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes or 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg