Crispy Fried Garlic Parmesan Wings
These crispy fried garlic parmesan wings are super crispy and fried to perfection! Toss in a simple garlic parmesan sauce for the perfect crispy chicken wing.
I am a chicken wings addict. I literally can’t get enough! But, I’m very, very picky about my wings. Not the wing sauce; I love most varieties of wing sauce. I am so very picky about the crispiness of my chicken wings! I think a soggy chicken wing is a sin, seriously. Whether you bake, deep fry or air fry your wings, taking some steps to ensure a crispy texture is so important!
I actually learned the secret ingredient to make things crispy at one of my favorite lunch spots in Kansas City. This restaurant has the crispiest fries in the world, so naturally, I loved them! One day, I finally broke down and asked the owner how he got them so crispy. He told me that he lightly dusts the fries in a “secret ingredient” before frying them.
The secret ingredient? Corn Starch! I now add corn starch to all of my batters that require a crispy coating to make the crispiest fried chicken, the crispiest fried fish, and the crispiest chicken wings! Why corn starch?
Simply put, it makes stuff crispy! I use it as light coating when I make homemade Chinese food and to thicken Asian sauces.
Having corn starch in your batter will make sure you get the chicken skin to render nice and crispy, and achieving perfect browning of the skin helps ensure the juices stay in the chicken, where it belongs!
If you love these Crispy Fried Garlic Parmesan Wings, let me know in the comments below!
Crispy Fried Garlic Parmesan Wings
These garlic parmesan wings are super crispy and fried to perfection! Toss in a simple garlic parmesan sauce for the perfect crispy chicken wing!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 3 cups frying oil
- For the crispy coating:
- 1 cup Argo® Corn Starch
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- For the sauce:
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 4 tsp garlic powder)
- 3/4 cup parmesan, powder or freshly grated
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash chicken under cool water, then pat skin dry with paper towels.
In a bowl or gallon-sized bag, combine dry ingredients for crispy coating. Add chicken and toss to combine.- Heat oil in heavy bottom pan on medium heat. Test if it’s ready by dropping a drop of water in it. If it sizzles immediately, it’s ready.
- Add chicken in batches of 3-4 wings.
- Fry for 8-10 minutes, until the wings are golden brown and cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant read thermometer.
- Remove the wings from the oil and allow to drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, add sauce ingredients. Mix well to combine.
- Add wings to bowl and toss with tongs to coat in the sauce.
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Love these crispy fried garlic parmesan wings? I love to serve them with this Big Kid Cavatappi Mac and Cheese and this tangy Cole Slaw!
Omg best recipe ever better than the restaurants. Me and fiancé just fell in love with this delicious recipe. Thanks for sharing
So glad you all enjoyed it! Thanks Christine!
Ok thank you. Can not wait to try them.
I think that you will love them! 🙂 🙂
HI for the crispy chicken wings. After the wing are fried do you put the wing in the sauce? Do you place them in the oven? If not wont the wings be wet with the melted butter?
Hi there! After the wings are fried, you will want to let them rest on paper towels to drain for a few minutes. Then, lightly toss them in the garlic parmesan sauce and serve immediately. They will be a “wet” wing at this point. I have used both shredded and grated parmesan for the wing sauce, and prefer grated.