Description
This garlic parmesan sauce recipe creates a rich, aromatic, and velvety coating for crispy chicken wings, perfect for weeknight meals or special family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: pinch red pepper flakes
- Optional: fresh parsley, for garnish
- Optional: squeeze lemon juice
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a medium saucepan, melt 8 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium-low heat until fully liquid and just starts to bubble.
- Sauté Garlic: Add 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic to the melted butter. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to brown it; a light golden color is perfect.
- Simmer Cream: Pour in 0.75 cup heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the liquid visibly thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan: Remove the pan from heat. Gradually stir in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth. (If the sauce appears grainy, return it to very low heat for 30 seconds while stirring gently.)
- Season: Stir in 0.5 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding any optional red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice now.
- Toss Wings: Transfer your freshly cooked, hot, and crispy wings to a large bowl. Pour the warm garlic parmesan sauce over them, tossing gently until each wing is thoroughly coated and glistening. Serve immediately.
Notes
Always grate a block of Parmesan yourself; pre-grated cheese often affects melt and texture. Pre-minced garlic works in a pinch, but fresh provides superior flavor. Avoid boiling the sauce vigorously after adding Parmesan to prevent separation.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.33 cup sauce
- Calories: 310 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: garlic parmesan sauce, wings, easy sauce, weeknight meal, savory, creamy, appetizer, party food, Italian-American