Garlic and Parmesan Chicken Wings

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Garlic and Parmesan Chicken Wings

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"The trick to keeping these oven-baked chicken wings crispy, is 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." — Chef John

Directions

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat foil with cooking spray.
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.
Mash garlic and a pinch of salt together in a mortar and pestle until smooth.
Combine mashed garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Add chicken wings and bread crumbs; toss to coat. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 20 to 25 minutes.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 35 mins
READY IN 1 hr 10 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Note:
Serve with creamy Italian dressing for dipping.

Reviews More Reviews

Feb 19, 2013

I made these wings for a wing cook-off on Super Bowl Sunday. I won first place (and $100). So, although they were all eaten before I got a chance to try them, they must have been great. I mixed the par-boil ingredients early that morning and used fresh herbs (just cuz I happened to have them). I liked the par-boiling so I didn't have to worry too much about the timing of the baking step.

—Dolly

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Apr 09, 2013

Made them last nite. Loved them. Great flavor, I wouldn't change a thing!!!!

—drdluv

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6 Ratings

Apr 23, 2013

Have made these several times and its always a favorite. Thanks for sharing

—Delia

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Mar 03, 2013

We like the parboiling technique because it gives the wings a nice flavor. Have made these twice and they turned out great both times.

—Loves2Cook

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Feb 03, 2013

These had a great flavor. Not sure I would go through the parboiling stage again. I don't think it added that much to the recipe. Overall a pretty easy recipe to follow!

—Carrie C.

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Jan 28, 2013

good and easy to make. I topped mine off with an extra 2 mins each side under the broiler for added crunch. perfect for a party.

—huniemooners

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Nutrition

Calories
276 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
5.4 g
2%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
19.3 g
30%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
19.8 g
40%

Sodium
3763 mg
151%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Garlic and Parmesan Chicken Wings

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 276
Calories from Fat: 174

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.3g 30 %
** Saturated Fat 5.6g 28 %
Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 3763mg 151 %
** Potassium 176mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 5.4g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
Protein 19.8g 40 %
** Sugars 1.8g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 3 %
Calcium 20 %
Iron 17 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 59 %
** Vitamin B6 19 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 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.