Here’s a crispy and flavorful Fried Chicken Wings recipe—perfect for snacks, parties, or game night. 🍗🔥
🍗 Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk)
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Wings
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Place them in a bowl with buttermilk and let them soak for 20–30 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the Coating
- In another bowl mix:
- Flour
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Cayenne (optional)
3️⃣ Coat the Wings
- Remove wings from buttermilk and let excess drip off.
- Dredge each wing in the flour mixture, coating well.
4️⃣ Heat the Oil
- Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
5️⃣ Fry the Wings
- Fry wings in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
6️⃣ Drain and Serve
- Remove wings and place on paper towels or a wire rack.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauces.
Optional Sauces
- Buffalo Sauce
- Barbecue Sauce
- Honey Garlic Sauce
✅ Tip for extra crispy wings:
After coating, let wings rest 10 minutes before frying—this helps the coating stick better.
If you want, I can also give you:
🔥 The secret KFC-style crispy wing seasoning
🍯 A sticky honey-garlic fried wings recipe
🍗 Oven-baked wings that taste fried.
