Description
Creamy Italian-inspired alfredo chicken wings bring comfort and zest to classic wing lovers. Parmesan-coated crispy wings drizzled with rich sauce create a luxurious experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken wings (split into flats and drumettes)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings by patting them completely dry with clean kitchen towels, ensuring maximum surface moisture removal for optimal crispiness.
- Create a robust seasoning blend using garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, thoroughly massaging the spices into the wings to guarantee even flavor distribution.
- Select cooking method: For oven-roasting, arrange wings on a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet at 425F, ensuring wings are not touching. For deep-frying, heat oil to 350F and prepare a drainage station with paper towels.
- Cook wings until exterior develops a golden, crispy exterior and internal temperature reaches 165F, approximately 40-45 minutes for baking or 8-10 minutes for frying.
- While wings cook, craft the Alfredo sauce by gently melting butter in a saucepan, introducing minced garlic and allowing aromatics to bloom for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly incorporate heavy cream, creating a smooth base, then gradually whisk in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until sauce transforms into a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Season Alfredo sauce with subtle notes of nutmeg, salt, and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Immediately after wings complete cooking, transfer them into a generously sized mixing bowl and lavishly coat with the warm Alfredo sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Plate the Alfredo-drenched wings on a serving platter, finishing with a delicate sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley for a touch of color and herbal brightness.
- Serve piping hot, optionally providing additional Alfredo sauce on the side for enthusiastic dipping.
Notes
- Customize cooking method based on preference, with baking offering a healthier option and frying providing extra crispiness.
- Choose high-quality Parmesan cheese for a richer, more authentic Alfredo sauce that elevates the wing’s flavor profile.
- Adjust spice blend by experimenting with additional herbs like oregano or thyme to create a personalized wing seasoning.
- For gluten-free adaptation, use cornstarch instead of flour when preparing wings and ensure Parmesan is certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg