Baked Parmesan Chicken Wings (Print)

Golden-baked chicken wings with a savory Parmesan and herb crust for crisp, flavorful bites.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 (gluten-free if required)
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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No deep fryer means no oil splatters on your stovetop or burnt fingers waiting to happen.
  • The Parmesan crust actually gets *crispy* in the oven, which honestly shocked me the first time.
  • You can make a whole batch in one shot and still have time to set the table.
02 -
  • Wet hands when coating wings will ruin everything—keep paper towels nearby and stay dry throughout the process.
  • That halfway turn is not optional; wings on the bottom rack won't get evenly crispy without it.
03 -
  • If your Parmesan is particularly salty, go lighter on the sea salt in the coating—taste a tiny piece of the raw breadcrumb mixture first.
  • Flip the wings using tongs, never a fork, which punctures the coating and lets moisture escape.
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