Creamy Garlic Parmesan (Alfredo) Chicken Wings

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Creamy Garlic Parmesan (Alfredo) Chicken Wings

These wings are typically baked or fried until crispy, then tossed or drizzled with a quick, rich Alfredo-style sauce.

⏰ Quick Glance

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes

  • Cook Time: 45–55 minutes (for wings)

  • Sauce Prep: 5 minutes

  • Yields: 6–8 servings

🛒 Ingredients

Category Ingredient Quantity Notes
Chicken Wings Chicken Wings (Flats & Drumettes) 3 lbs Pat them very dry.
Olive Oil 1 tbsp
Salt & Black Pepper 1 tbsp each For a deep, visible seasoning crust.
Garlic Powder 1 tsp
Smoked Paprika (optional) 1 tsp For color and depth of flavor.
Alfredo Sauce Unsalted Butter 4 tbsp (½ stick)
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Minced Garlic 2 cloves Or 1 tsp garlic powder.
Grated Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Freshly grated melts best.
Cream Cheese (optional) 2 oz For extra thickness and richness.
Salt & Black Pepper To taste Add pepper generously (as shown in the photo).
Chopped Fresh Parsley 2 tbsp For mixing into the sauce and garnishing.

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Part 1: Cooking the Chicken Wings

  1. Prep Wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness.

  2. Season: In a large bowl, toss the dry wings with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.

  3. Bake for Crispiness:

    • Preheat your oven to $400^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($200^{\circ}\text{C}$). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top (this allows air to circulate).

    • Arrange the seasoned wings on the rack in a single layer.

    • Bake for 45–55 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.

Part 2: Making the Creamy Garlic Parmesan Sauce

  1. Sauté Garlic: While the wings are baking (during the last 10 minutes), melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. Simmer Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low.

  3. Add Cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese (and cream cheese, if using) until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

  4. Season Sauce: Stir in salt and a generous amount of black pepper. Stir in half of the chopped fresh parsley.

  5. Serve: Remove the crispy wings from the oven. You can either:

    • Toss: Place all the wings in a large bowl, pour the sauce over them, and toss gently to coat.

    • Drizzle: Arrange the wings on a platter and drizzle the sauce generously over the top (as shown in the image), reserving some sauce on the side for dipping.

  6. Garnish: Garnish the wings with the remaining fresh parsley. Serve immediately!

Enjoy this rich and savory Alfredo Chicken Wings recipe!

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