Make this Air Fryer or Oven-Baked Lemon Parmesan Garlic Chicken Recipe to the delight of your family or to serve at your next party.
If you like chicken wings but spicy sauce isn’t your favorite, try these Lemon Parm wings instead. They have a crispy coating and a strong punch of citrus flavor. I like Buffalo wings, but actually prefer these because the chicken skin stays extra-crispy.
Air Fryer Cooking Makes Healthier Chicken Wings
Often chicken wings are deep fried but now you can enjoy the crispy, delicious chicken wings made healthier with air frying.
I’m a fan of hot chicken wings (I love all types of spicy food) but I’ve made these lemon chicken wings several times now for my family and I have to say, these are a new favorite of mine. The mixture of flavors is amazing and the sprinkle of Parmesan on top makes them extra delicious.
I love how the air fryer gets these crispy, too.
Keep in mind that this is a healthier recipe for chicken wings, but not low calorie, so budget your points or calories for the day accordingly.
Cooking with an Air Fryer
Air frying has become increasingly popular as a way to get crispy, delicious foods with just a fraction of the fat and calories. Learn more about air fryer cooking here:
What is an Air Fryer and Do You Need One?
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How to Cook Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are a great item to cook in the air fryer because the convection method makes them especially crispy.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F.
- If desired, brush chicken wings with olive oil.
- Place chicken wings in air fryer basket, taking care to leave room for air to circulate.
- Bake for 8 minutes per side, for a total of approximately 24 minutes.
- Check that chicken is done near bone using a meat thermometer, then serve.
Weight Watchers Points in Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Calculating points for chicken wings can be a bit tricky since the number of wings varies per pound. I spent quite a long time with my WW app calculating this recipe.
We assumed that 2.5 pounds of chicken wings was approximately 15 wings.
- Each chicken wing with skin is 6 WW Points.
- Each chicken wing (with skin removed before cooking) is 2 points. Taking the skin off chicken wings is a pain in the butt, but you have to admit it makes a significant difference in the points for the recipe. I’ll leave that decision up to you.
Make this recipe for Air Fryer Lemon Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings once and you’ll be coming back to make it again and again.
Baked Lemon Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 2.5 pounds chicken drumettes and wings if desired
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon freshly squeezed, or 3 Tbsp from a bottle
- 2 Tbsp parsley minced
- 2 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan shredded
Instructions
- In a large bowl add the oregano, cumin and salt.
- Stir to combine.
- Add parsley, cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil.
- Stir to combine.
- Dip each piece of chicken into the mix and rub into both sides.
- Leave the wings in the bowl.
- Marinate the drumettes and wings in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400 ℉ for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Lay the chicken pieces in a single layer, leaving space between them for air to circulate.
- Air fry each side at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. (Approximately 24 minutes total. Chicken for doneness near bone.)
Oven
- Preheat oven to 400 ℉.
- Place the chicken pieces on a baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Turn over and bake for 10 minutes more. Using a meat thermometer, check for doneness and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165℉.
WW Information
Nutrition
Step by Step: How to Make Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Step 1: Prepare Wings and Marinade
In a large bowl add the oregano, cumin and salt. Stir to combine. Add parsley, cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir.
Dip each drumette into the mix and rub into both sides.
Leave the wings in the bowl. Marinate the drumettes and wings in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 2: Cook
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 4-5 minutes. Lay the chicken in a single layer, taking care to leave space between them so the air can circulate.
Air fry each side at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Cook until chicken is crispy and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
If you don’t have an air fryer, see the recipe card above for oven instructions.
Step 3: Serve and Enjoy
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I want to try this! Sounds so yummy and different. I’m not a Buffalo,chicken fan so this is a great sub. I wonder could I do this with chicken breast as well?