Crispy Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

• Prep: 15 minutes

• Marinate: 30 minutes (optional but recommended)

• Cook: 12–15 minutes

• Total: ~1 hour

• Servings: 4–6

🛒 Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings (drumettes & flats)

• 1 cup buttermilk (or yogurt + milk mix)

Seasoning

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Coating

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornstarch (secret for extra crispiness)

• 1 tsp baking powder (optional but great for crunch)

For Frying

• Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the wings:

   • Mix chicken wings with buttermilk and half of the seasoning.

   • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours (optional but best).

2. Prepare the coating:

   • In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and remaining spices.

3. Coat the wings:

   • Remove wings from buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture.

   • Shake off excess flour.

4. Heat oil:

   • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot or fryer.

5. Fry the wings:

   • Fry in batches for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

   • Internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

6. Drain:

   • Place wings on a wire rack or paper towels.

7. Serve hot with ranch, blue cheese dip, or spicy sauce.

🍯 Optional Sauce (Buffalo Style)

• ½ cup hot sauce

• 2 tbsp melted butter

• 1 tsp garlic powder

Mix and toss wings in the sauce for classic buffalo wings.

🥗 Nutrition Facts (Approx per serving)

• Calories: 420

• Protein: 28g

• Fat: 30g

• Carbs: 12g

💡 Tips & Variations

• 🧊 Double fry for extra crispiness (fry once, rest 5 minutes, fry again).

• 🔥 Air Fryer option: Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 22–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

• 🍋 Lemon Pepper wings: Toss in lemon pepper seasoning instead of sauce.

• 🍯 Honey Garlic wings: Toss with honey, soy sauce, and garlic sauce.