Wing Wednesday: Garlic Parmesan Wings with Dipping Sauce

 These wings were labeled "party wings" and I could see why once I got home and opened the package! They were large, but were still tender and juicy after baking. I made a garlic parmesan dipping sauce to along with the wings and, trust me, we have nothing to fear from vampires anytime soon! If you love garlic, here's the wings for you. And, even though I always tell you to grate your own parmesan cheese, for this recipe, the green jar variety is perfect.

1 1/2 - 2 lbs. chicken wings, tips removed

2 T. cornstarch

2 T. granulated garlic

1 t. salt

1 t. freshly ground black pepper

3 T. butter, melted

3 T. grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, place wings and sprinkle with next four ingredients. Toss to coat completely.

Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray. Place wings in a single layer and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the wings. Return to oven and bake for another 30 minutes. 

Combine melted butter and Parmesan in a small bowl and stir to combine. Carefully spoon the mixture evenly over wings.

Set broiler to high. Return the wings to the oven and watch carefully as they brown. Let broil for 3 - 4 minutes until cheese browns and begins to bubble. Remove from oven.

While wings are baking, make the dipping sauce.

This sauce was so good! You could thin it with a little milk and have a wonderful salad dressing. As it is, use it for dipping wings, vegetables or crackers.

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 T. minced garlic

1 t. olive oil

3 T. grated Parmesan cheese

1 T. white balsamic vinegar

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. freshly ground black pepper

1/2 t. dried thyme

1/4 t. dried marjoram

1/2 t. dried red pepper flakes

In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.