Garlic Parmesan Sauce (For Tossing, Drizzling, and Dipping)

Hand dipping wing tossed in a garlic parmesan butter sauce in a garlic parmesan dipping sauce.

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Garlic Parmesan Sauce (For Tossing, Drizzling, and Dipping)

Garlic Parmesan Sauce is a buttery, herby, and versatile sauce that adds flavor to so many dishes in minutes! Make it for tossing chicken wings, drizzling on veggies and protein, or add to sour cream to make a decadent dipping sauce.

Cook Time5

Total Time5

Course: Condiment

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 86kcal

Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

Equipment

Ingredients

For Tossing or Topping

4 tablespoon butter
6 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
6 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano or parmesan grated and divided
1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley finely chopped and divided

For Dipping

2 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano or parmesan grated
2 teaspoon Italian flat leaf parsley finely chopped
½ cup sour cream, greek yogurt, or mayonnaise
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt or to taste

Instructions

Tossing or Topping Sauce

Make sauce - Add butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, 4 tablespoon Parigmiano-Reggiano, and ½ tablespoon parsley in a saucepan. Warm on low heat until the butter and cheese is melted and the garlic is fragrant. Stir until combined then remove from heat. Toss cooked wings in the sauce until coated and sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmigiano-Reggiano or parmesan and ½ tablespoon of chopped parsley on top. Transfer to a clean serving platter and serve immediately. This recipe yields enough for 1½ lbs chicken wings. You can also use this recipe to drizzle on top of chicken, fish, mashed potatoes, veggies, and more.
4 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 6 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano or parmesan, 1 tablespoon Italian flat leaf parsley, 6 cloves garlic

Make Dipping Sauce

Make dipping sauce - Add butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, Parigmiano-Reggiano, and parsley to a saucepan. Warm on low heat until the butter and cheese is melted and the garlic is fragrant. Stir until combined then remove from heat. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream with the garlic butter sauce. You can also use greek yogurt or mayonnaise. Add a pinch of kosher or sea salt to taste. Whisk vigorously until the sauce comes together and transfer to a serving bowl or ramekin and top with chopped parsley for garnish. Serve with wings, crudité, chicken tenders, and more.
2 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, 3 tablespoon Parmigiano-Reggiano or parmesan, 2 teaspoon Italian flat leaf parsley, ½ cup sour cream, greek yogurt, or mayonnaise, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt

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Notes

Storage

This sauce is best enjoyed fresh. However, you can store leftover sauce in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Before using, stir it until it reaches its original consistency.

Top Tips

Keep an eye on the butter mixture to ensure it doesn't burn.
For the dipping sauce, make sure to pre-mix your Greek yogurt or sour cream before you add it so the sauce has a smooth and silky consistency and isn't chunky.
For the dipping sauce, refrigerate until ready to serve so the sour cream, Greek yogurt, or mayo doesn't spoil.

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