Description
These Lemon Garlic Parmesan Baked Chicken Wings are a perfect balance of crispy, tangy, and cheesy flavors. Crisply baked with a zesty lemon pepper seasoning and tossed in a savory garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley and Parmesan, these wings make a delicious appetizer or main dish. Serve with Caesar or ranch dressing for dipping to add a creamy contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 2 lb. bone-in chicken wings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste (omit salt if seasoning contains salt)
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (½ stick)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
For Serving
- Caesar or ranch dressing, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Wings: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a metal rack on top. Lightly spray the rack with cooking spray if desired to prevent sticking.
- Season Wings: In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil. Sprinkle the wings evenly with lemon pepper seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste if your seasoning doesn’t already contain salt. Transfer the wings to the prepared metal rack in a single layer.
- Bake Wings: Bake the wings in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the skin is golden and crispy. Check at 30 minutes to monitor doneness. If they are not crispy enough after 45 minutes, you can broil them for an additional 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Make the Sauce: While the wings bake, prepare the sauce. In a large bowl, combine the warm melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, and lemon zest. Stir well to combine.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are done baking, immediately transfer them to the bowl with the butter-garlic-Parmesan sauce. Toss the wings thoroughly so they are completely coated in the flavorful mixture.
- Serve: Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the wings if desired. Serve hot with Caesar or ranch dressing on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Chicken wings bake for about 40-50 minutes at 400°F for crispiness, but ovens vary, so start checking at 30 minutes.
- If wings are not crispy after baking, broil for 2-3 minutes while watching closely.
- If your wings are whole, remove wing tips and cut into wingettes and drumettes before cooking; discard wing tips.
- For grilling: Cook wings 7-10 minutes per side, then toss in butter sauce as directed.
- For air frying: Skip tossing the wings in oil; season only, then air fry at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, flipping once, then toss in sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 4-5 wings)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
