Description
Savory garlic chicken wings bring Italian flavors straight to your table with bold, zesty seasonings. Crispy edges and tender meat make these wings an irresistible crowd-pleasing dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) chicken drumettes/wings
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Liquids and Additions:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced
- ⅓ cup (35 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine chicken wings with garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl, ensuring each wing is evenly coated with the seasoning blend.
- Transfer seasoned wings to an Instant Pot and pressure cook for 6 minutes at high pressure, which will help tenderize the meat and infuse initial flavors.
- Preheat the oven to 525°F (274°C), preparing a high-heat environment for achieving crispy wing exteriors.
- Remove wings from Instant Pot and carefully drain any accumulated liquid, then transfer to a clean mixing bowl.
- Melt unsalted butter and combine with extra virgin olive oil, minced fresh garlic, and an additional pinch of salt, creating a flavorful coating mixture.
- Thoroughly coat each wing with the butter-garlic mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Arrange wings on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet to allow excess oil to drip and promote even crisping.
- Bake wings for 8 minutes to develop initial crispness and golden coloration.
- Switch oven to broil setting and cook for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning while achieving a delightfully crisp exterior.
- Remove wings from oven and immediately sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, finely chopped fresh parsley, and a final light dusting of salt to enhance overall taste profile.
Notes
- Save leftover wings in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping crispiness intact.
- Reheat wings in the oven at 350°F for best texture, avoiding microwave to maintain crunch.
- Customize spice levels by adjusting garlic powder and adding red pepper flakes for heat.
- Chicken wings work perfectly with bone-in, skin-on pieces for maximum flavor and crispy results.
- Fresh garlic provides more intense flavor compared to garlic powder, so consider mixing both.
- Patting wings dry before seasoning ensures maximum crispiness and better butter absorption.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2200mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 180mg