Description
Crispy chicken wings drenched in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce—garlicky, cheesy, and utterly indulgent.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs (≈1.36 kg) chicken wings (flats and drums)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1‑2 tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil for air fryer recipe)
- ¼–½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups heavy cream (or half‑and‑half)—adjust by recipe
- 1–2 tbsp minced garlic (roasted garlic optional)
- 1¼–2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Pinch chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F (190 °C)—or 400 °F (200 °C) if roasting garlic or air‑frying.
- Toss wings with oil, salt & pepper; bake on a sheet (or wire rack) until golden and cooked (≈45 min–1 hr), flipping halfway. (Alternatively, air‑fry at 380 °F for ≈25 min.)
- If using roasted garlic: Roast an entire garlic head at 400 °F for 35–40 min until soft, then mash.
- In a saucepan over medium‑low heat, melt butter and sauté garlic (and roasted garlic if using) until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream (or half‑and‑half), bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in Parmesan cheese gradually until melted and sauce thickens.
- Stir in Italian seasoning or chili flakes if desired, and season to taste.
- Transfer wings to a bowl, pour sauce over, and toss to coat well.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve immediately.
Notes
- Roasting garlic (as in the Modern Nonna version) deepens flavor. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- Dry-brining wings overnight (as in the keto recipe) can enhance crispness—but is optional. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Extra sauce can be saved for drizzling over steamed veggies like broccoli. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Air frying is a quicker, less oily alternative to oven baking. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6–8 wings (depending on size)
- Calories: ≈668 kcal per serving (based on Allrecipes stats) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Sugar: ≈0–2 g
- Sodium: Variable; seasoned salt options may increase it (Allrecipes: ≈1280 mg) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Fat: ≈57 g
- Saturated Fat: ≈30 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ≈27 g
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: ≈4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: ≈34 g
- Cholesterol: ≈206 mg
