Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Wings Recipe
These Slow Cooker Garlic Parmesan Wings are the perfect combination of tender, juicy chicken wings cooked low and slow, then finished with a crispy, garlicky Parmesan glaze. The wings are seasoned with a smoky and flavorful spice blend, slow-cooked for hours, and then baked to perfection in the oven, making them irresistible for game days, parties, or cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Seasoning Mix
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Wings and Sauce
- 4 pounds chicken wings (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup salted butter
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cloves garlic (pressed)
Instructions
- Prepare the seasoning mix: In a small bowl, combine the salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly blend all the spices together.
- Season the wings: Place the chicken wings in the slow cooker and sprinkle the prepared seasoning mix over them. Toss or stir gently to ensure all wings are coated evenly with the spices.
- Slow cook the wings: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook the wings on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, or alternatively, cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours until wings are tender and cooked through.
- Preheat the oven: Once the slow cooking is complete, preheat your oven to 425˚F (220˚C). Remove the wings from the crockpot and place them into a large bowl. Tip: Try to remove as much liquid as possible from the wings to help the sauce stick better.
- Make the garlic Parmesan sauce: Whisk together the salted butter, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and pressed garlic cloves in a separate bowl until well combined. Pour this sauce over the wings in the bowl, tossing them thoroughly to coat each wing.
- Bake the wings: Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake on the top rack of the oven for 15 to 18 minutes to develop a crispy skin and caramelize the sauce.
- Final touch and serving: After baking, brush the wings again with any remaining sauce from the bowl for extra flavor. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
- For best results, remove as much liquid from the wings after slow cooking before tossing with the sauce to ensure the coating adheres better.
- You can use fresh or frozen wings, but adjust the slow cook time slightly if wings are frozen.
- If you prefer extra crispy wings, broil them for 2-3 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Parsley can be substituted with fresh basil or chives depending on your flavor preference.
- Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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