Baked Parmesan Chicken Wings (Printable View)

Golden, crispy chicken wings with a savory Parmesan and herb crust for flavorful snacking.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

01 - 2.5 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, tips removed

→ Coating

02 - 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1 cup fine breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
04 - 2 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or oregano
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt

→ Wet Mix

10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 2 tbsp milk

→ For Baking

12 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and brush lightly with olive oil.
02 - Whisk eggs and milk together in a shallow bowl until combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, smoked paprika, black pepper, and sea salt.
04 - Pat wings dry with paper towels. Dip each wing into the egg mixture, then press into the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
05 - Place coated wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly drizzle or brush with olive oil.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once halfway through, until wings are golden, crispy, and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Serve hot, optionally accompanied by ranch or marinara sauce.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste deeply fried and luxurious but arrive on the table without the splatter and mess of actual frying.
  • The Parmesan gets nutty and almost caramelized, which somehow tastes more sophisticated than plain seasoning.
  • You can prep them hours ahead and bake when guests arrive, making you look effortlessly prepared.
02 -
  • Wet wings steam instead of crisp, so that paper towel step is genuinely worth the extra thirty seconds of prep.
  • Crowding the baking sheet traps steam around the wings; space matters as much as temperature.
  • If your breadcrumb coating is staying pale, your oven may run cool—a quick 10°C bump makes the difference between golden and underwhelming.
03 -
  • Use a wire rack set over your baking sheet instead of parchment for even more air circulation and maximum crispness on all sides.
  • Don't skip the halfway turn—it's the difference between wings with one golden side and wings that look professionally cooked.
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