Preheat the Air Fryer: Spray a 4-quart air fryer thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray and preheat it to 360°F for 3 minutes.
Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken wings dry, then season them well with salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange the Wings: Place the seasoned wings in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket, then lightly spray the wings with cooking spray.
First Air Fry: Cook the wings at 360°F for 10 minutes.
Flip the Wings: Carefully turn each wing over so the opposite side is exposed, then continue cooking at 360°F for another 10 minutes.
Increase the Heat: Raise the air fryer temperature to 400°F and continue cooking the wings for 5–7 minutes, until they are crispy.
Melt the Butter: While the wings cook, melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Sauté the Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1–2 minutes, until the garlic becomes lightly golden brown.
Finish the Lemon Butter: Remove the saucepan from the heat, then stir in the grated lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced fresh parsley.
Coat the Wings: Transfer the hot, crispy wings to a bowl and toss them with the lemon garlic butter mixture and grated Parmesan cheese until evenly coated.
Serve Immediately: Serve the coated wings immediately with your desired dipping sauces.
