Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 3 quarts cold water
• 0.33 cup balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cup salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 8 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes, or to taste
• 4 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
• 2 tablespoons fine bread crumbs
• 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
2. In a large stockpot, combine water, vinegar, 1/4 cup salt, bay leaf, thyme, oregano, and rosemary. Bring to a boil. Add chicken wings, return to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken wings to a cooling rack and let them dry for 15 minutes.
3. Using a mortar and pestle, mash garlic with a pinch of salt until you achieve a smooth paste.
4. In a large bowl, combine the mashed garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
5. Add the chicken wings and bread crumbs to the bowl; toss well to coat. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
6. Transfer the coated wings to the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
7. Bake in the preheated oven until the wings are nicely browned, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy these delicious garlic Parmesan wings!

Nutrition

• Calories: 276 kcal
• Fat Content: 19 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 246 mg
• Protein Content: 20 g
• Cholesterol Content: 57 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g