The Best Baked Garlic Parmesan Wings You Will Ever Eat

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chicken Wings (Pat dry with paper towels)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Finely grated)
• 2 tbsp Garlic Powder (Freshly ground if possible)
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch (Helps create a crispy crust)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (Extra‑virgin, adds moisture to coating)
• 1 tsp Salt (Kosher or table salt)
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (Freshly cracked)
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (Full‑fat for best flavor)
• 1/4 cup Sour Cream (Plain)
• 2 tbsp Milk (Whole or 2%)
• 1/4 cup Blue Cheese Crumbles (Coarsely crumbled)
• 1 tsp White Vinegar (Adds tang)
• 1 tbsp Chives (Finely chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (convection if available) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Prepare Coating Mix

   In a large mixing bowl combine grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Whisk until a thick paste forms. If the mixture is too thick, drizzle a little more olive oil until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Season and Coat Wings

   Pat the chicken wings dry again, then add them to the bowl. Using your hands, massage the coating into each wing ensuring the garlic‑Parmesan paste contacts every surface. Sprinkle cornstarch over the wings and toss to coat evenly.

   Time: PT7M

4. Arrange on Rack

   Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Place a cooling rack on top and arrange the wings skin‑side down, leaving space between each piece.

   Time: PT3M

5. First Bake

   Bake the wings for 20 minutes. No need to open the oven during this time.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Flip Wings

   Remove the sheet, flip each wing using tongs, and return to the oven.

   Time: PT2M

7. Second Bake

   Bake for an additional 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the coating is deep golden.

   Time: PT25M

   Temperature: 400°F

8. Broil for Extra Crunch

   Switch the oven to broil on high. Broil the wings for 2–4 minutes, watching closely so they don’t burn.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Broil (high)

9. Make Blue Cheese Dressing

   While the wings finish, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, blue cheese crumbles, white vinegar, and chopped chives in a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

10. Serve

    Transfer the wings to a serving platter, drizzle or dip in the blue cheese dressing, and enjoy immediately.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

18 g

Fiber

0 g