Crispy Garlic Parmesan Wings with Homemade Cheese Pizza and Italian Salad

Get ready for a flavor-packed dinner that combines crispy, oven-baked chicken wings with a golden, melty cheese pizza. The wings are tossed in a buttery garlic-Parmesan coating with a hint of chili flakes, while the pizza features a simple marinara and mozzarella topping on a homemade-style crust. A bright Italian salad with tomatoes and cucumber adds a refreshing contrast and ranch dressing is the perfect dip for both wings and pizza.

This meal is designed to be shared family-style, making it ideal for casual gatherings or a fun weeknight dinner. The wings and pizza bake simultaneously, so everything comes together in about an hour. With a few simple steps, you’ll have a spread that rivals your favorite pizzeria.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon CornstarchView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Baby LettuceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Heirloom Grape TomatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Chicken WingsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Italian DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Mini CucumberView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Parmesan Cheese BlockView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Pizza DoughView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Buttermilk Ranch DressingView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2.5 ounce Marinara SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust oven racks to top and bottom positions and preheat to 450°F. Wash and dry produce. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Rub a large drizzle of olive oil inside an 8×8-inch baking dish (for 4 servings, use two dishes). Place pizza dough in the dish and roll to coat in oil. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.
2. While dough rests, halve the tomatoes. Trim and halve the cucumber lengthwise, then cut crosswise into ¼-inch half-moons. Trim and discard the root end of the lettuce; chop leaves into bite-size pieces. Grate Parmesan cheese into a small bowl. Combine tomatoes, cucumber and lettuce in a medium bowl. Refrigerate until step 5.
3. In a large bowl, mix cornstarch, half the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels (dry thoroughly for crispiness). Place wings in the bowl with the cornstarch mixture and toss with a drizzle of oil until evenly coated. Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack on the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the top rack until lightly crisped and cooked through, 25-35 minutes.
4. After dough has rested 30 minutes, gently press it into a rough square. Carefully lift the dough by the top two corners and let gravity stretch it; repeat with the bottom two corners. Gently press again until the dough is even and covers most of the baking dish. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the dough and sprinkle with mozzarella. Bake pizza on the bottom rack until edges are dark brown and center is cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
5. When wings have 5 minutes left, drizzle Italian dressing over the salad bowl and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Once wings are done, place butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Add the cooked wings, remaining garlic powder, half the grated Parmesan, a pinch of salt and chili flakes to taste. Toss until wings are evenly coated.
7. Cut the pizza into six pieces. Top the salad with the remaining Parmesan. Serve the pizza, wings and salad family-style with ranch dressing on the side for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen chicken wings?

Yes, but thaw them completely and pat dry before using. You may need to adjust baking time slightly.

Can I substitute the pizza dough?

Store-bought pizza dough works great. You can also use homemade dough if preferred.

How do I store leftovers?

Store wings, pizza and salad separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat wings and pizza in the oven for best texture.