Parmesan & Herb-Crusted Chicken Wings

Parmesan & Herb-Crusted Chicken Wings

Lee - Smoke & Sear
Servings: 4 Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Party Pleaser Party Pleaser Quick Cook Quick Cook
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Crispy, golden chicken wings with a cheesy Parmesan crust and a buttery garlic kick.

When it comes to wings, these Parmesan & herb-crusted beauties are top-tier. Juicy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and loaded with bold flavours thanks to the magic combo of smoky paprika, garlic, and Parmesan. The Ninja Woodfire’s air-fry mode crisps them up perfectly, while a drizzle of warm garlic butter takes things to the next level.

Parmesan & Herb-Crusted Chicken Wings

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Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 30 mins Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Difficulty: Intermediate Cooking Temp: 180  C Servings: 4 Estimated Cost: £ 10 Calories: Approximately 480 per serving Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Author: Lee - Smoke & Sear Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses: , Recipe Keys: Party Pleaser Party Pleaser Quick Cook Quick Cook

Ingredients

For the Wings:

For the Marinade:

For the Coating:

For the Garlic Butter Drizzle:

For Garnish::

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Wings:

    • In a large bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic paste, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
    • Toss the chicken wings in the marinade until evenly coated.
    • Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes, but if you can, let them soak up that flavour for 12 hours in the fridge.

  2. Prep the Coating:

    • In a separate bowl, combine Parmesan, panko, oregano, garlic powder, and parsley.
    • Remove the wings from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
    • Coat each wing in the Parmesan-panko mix, pressing firmly to get an even crust.

  3. Fire Up the Ninja Woodfire:

    • Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill to 180°C using the air-fry function.
    • Throw in a handful of fruity wood pellets (apple or cherry works great) for a subtle smoky punch.
    • Lay the wings in a single layer—don’t overcrowd them, or they won’t crisp properly.

  4. Cook the Wings:

    Air-fry for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through. You’re aiming for crispy, golden perfection with an internal temp of 74°C (165°F).

  5. Make the Garlic Butter Drizzle:

    • As the wings cook, melt the butter over low heat in a small pan.
    • Stir in garlic paste, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Let it simmer gently for 1-2 minutes until it smells like heaven.

  6. Serve & Garnish:

    • Drizzle the warm garlic butter all over the crispy wings.
    • Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon zest, and extra Parmesan shavings.

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Note

Pro Tip: Pair these wings with a side of ranch or blue cheese dip and some charred lemon wedges to squeeze over the top.

Leftovers: If by some miracle you have any left, reheat them in the Ninja Woodfire for 5-7 minutes to revive that crispy coating.

Keywords: Parmesan chicken wings, Ninja Woodfire wings, garlic butter wings, crispy wings recipe, BBQ chicken wings, air-fryer chicken wings
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