Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings with Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce

5 from 3 votes

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings with Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings with Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce the ultimate game-day snack. They're easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 20

Course: Appetizer, Game Day, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: wings

Calories: 273kcal

Author: Susan Ensley

Equipment

2 half sheet pans
Paper Towels
Parchment paper or aluminum foil
Half Sheet Rack
Large Bowl
Small Whisk or fork
Small Bowl
Tongs
Silicone Spatula
non-stick cooking spray

Ingredients

3 lbs Chicken Wing Sections
4 tbs Salted Butter, melted ¹
1 tbs Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
1 tbs Dried Parsley
2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Ground White Pepper

For the Garlic Parmesan Coating

½ c Salted Butter¹
1 ½ tbs Minced Garlic
3 oz Parmesan Cheese freshly grated²

For the Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce

½ c Mayonnaise
¼ c Sour Cream
2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 tbs Frank's RedHot Sauce

Instructions

Steps to Make Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce

Place the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder, and Frank's RedHot Sauce in a small bowl. Use a small whisk to mix everything together well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.

Steps to Make the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line one half-sheet pan with parchment paper, or cover the entire pan with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, then spray a half-sheet rack with non-stick cooking spray and place inside the pan. Then set the pan aside until ready to use. Line the other pan with a triple layer of paper towels and place the chicken wing sections on top of the paper towels. Place more paper towels on top of the wings and allow the pan to sit for 30 minutes to dry the wings and let them come to room temperature.
Place the dried parsley, garlic powder, dried basil, onion powder, ground white pepper, and sea salt in a small bowl. Then, use a small whisk or fork to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
Place the dried wings in a large bowl. Melt four tablespoons of salted butter in small bowl the microwave. Drizzle it over the wings, then use a pair of tongs to coat them in the butter. Sprinkle the mixed seasoning over the wings and use the tongs to toss. Use the tongs to place the wings on rack in the prepared pan.³
Bake in 425°F oven for 50 minutes, flipping the wings over halfway through baking.
Remove the wings from the oven. Melt ½ cup salted butter in a large bowl in the microwave, then stir in minced garlic. Use tongs to place the winds in the bowl with the garlic butter. Then use a silicone spatula to stir the wings to coat them with the garlic butter.
Sprinkle freshly shredded parmesan cheese over the wings, then stir the wings to coat them with the cheese. Place the wings back on the rack in the sheet pan. Spoon remaining parmesan mixture from the bowl on top of the wings. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the wings are crispy.
To serve the Garlic Parmesan Wings, top with minced parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese, with the Buffalo Ranch Dipping Sauce on the side.
Yield 15 Chicken Wings^{4, 5}

Notes

May substitute unsalted butter for the salted butter.
I prefer to use freshly grated Parmesan cheese. However, you can substitute store-bought grated parmesan cheese.
These wings can be semi-prepared a day in advance. Coat them in the butter and herb mixture and refrigerate in an airtight container. Allow them to come to room temperature before baking and finishing with the garlic butter and parmesan cheese.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Allow the leftovers to come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Reheat in a 375°F oven for 10-15 minutes until heated through and crispy.
Cooked and cooled wings can be stored in an airtight container and frozen for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator overnight and reheat as directed above.

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