Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

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Keep these baked garlic parmesan chicken wings crispy by parboiling the wings in a flavorful liquid, which helps season the chicken and produce a surface texture in the oven that your guests will swear came straight out of a deep fryer. Serve with creamy Italian dressing for dipping.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 pounds chicken wings
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 3 quarts cold water

  • ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar

  • ¼ cup salt

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary

  • 8 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 4 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded

  • 2 tablespoons fine bread crumbs

  • 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat foil with cooking spray.

  2. Combine water, vinegar, 1/4 cup salt, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, and rosemary in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Add chicken wings, return to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove chicken wings with a slotted spoon to a cooling rack and allow to dry for 15 minutes.

    Dutch oven with chicken wings marinating in a broth

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  3. Mash garlic and a pinch of salt together in a mortar and pestle until smooth.

    Cooked chicken wings on a metal rack within a baking sheet with a mortar and pestle along side it with seasonings inside

  4. Combine mashed garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl.

    a bowl filled with seasoning and oil

  5. Add chicken wings and bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

    seasoned chicken wings in a bowl

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  6. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

    Uncooked chicken wings on a foil lined baking sheet

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

    Golden brown chicken wings on a foil lined baking sheet

  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

276 Calories
19g Fat
5g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 276
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 246mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 155mg 12%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 175mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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