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buffalo wild wings garlic parmesan chicken recipe

Buffalo Wild Wings Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings deliver crispy, flavor-packed bites with a rich, buttery sauce infused with fresh garlic, herbs, and real Parmesan cheese. Backed by culinary science and practical tips, this recipe ensures restaurant-quality results at home, perfect for game day, meal prep, or a savory snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Bar Food
Servings 4
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Wire rack Promotes air circulation for crisping
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing chicken with seasoning
  • 1 Saucepan To make garlic Parmesan sauce
  • 1 Tongs For flipping wings and tossing in sauce

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings or boneless tenders
  • 1 tbsp baking powder for crispy skin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 cloves garlic minced (about 2 tbsp)
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Prep the Chicken

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Pat chicken dry. Toss with baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Bake the Chicken

  • Place chicken on rack in a single layer. Bake 20 minutes, flip, then bake another 15–20 minutes until golden and crispy (internal temp: 165°F).

Make the Garlic Base

  • Melt butter over medium-low heat. Sauté garlic for 1–2 minutes until fragrant—do not brown.

Build the Sauce

  • Stir in olive oil, parsley, red pepper flakes, onion powder, basil, and oregano. Simmer 3–5 minutes over low heat.

Add Parmesan

  • Remove from heat. Stir in freshly grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Toss and Serve

  • Toss hot chicken with sauce (2 tbsp per 4–5 wings). Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.

Notes

🍎 Nutrition (Per 4–5 wings)
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbs: 2g
  • Fat: 32g (Saturated: 12g)
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fiber: <1g
Keyword Baked Chicken Wings, Crispy Wings, Game Day Appetizer, Garlic Parmesan Wings, Low Carb Wings