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Crispy Baked Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings with Honey Buffalo Sauce

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These crispy baked garlic parmesan chicken wings are coated with a crunchy garlic parmesan crust and tossed in a sweet and spicy honey buffalo sauce, perfect for game day or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds fresh chicken wings, tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ยฝ teaspoon black pepper
  • ยฝ cup grated Parmesan cheese (Parmigiano-Reggiano preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ยผ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frankโ€™s RedHot)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425ยฐF (220ยฐC). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure they do not touch.
  5. Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Start checking at 30 minutes and broil for 2-3 minutes if needed for extra crispiness.
  6. While the wings bake, combine melted butter, honey, hot sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl and stir well.
  7. Transfer the baked wings to a large bowl, pour the honey buffalo sauce over them, and toss until evenly coated.
  8. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the sauced wings and toss gently to coat.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for a non-bitter crunch. Space wings out on a wire rack to avoid sogginess. Toss wings gently with sauce and parmesan to keep the coating intact. Sauce can be made ahead and stored refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat wings on a wire rack in a 375ยฐF oven for 10 minutes to restore crispness.

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