Flaky, Crispy Fried Chicken Wings are the Best
It’s time for Fried Chicken Wings, my friends! Would you care for a wing? Hot wings are favorite in the spicy food world. I enjoy them baked, grilled, roasted, air fried, you name it. But there’s something about a good fried chicken wing. We go out for wings quite often, but they’re fun to make at home, and we can really spice them up as much as we want to. When I fry chicken wings, I like to brine them first to ensure extra moist and juice wings, then coat them in buttermilk, dredge them in a seasoned mix of cornstarch and flour, then fry them up in oil. The results? Perfection! There are a few ways to make fried chicken wings at home, but this is my favorite method. Let’s talk about how to make fried chicken wings, shall we? Prep the Oil Fryer. Heat the oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. If you are unable to measure the temperature, add a droplet of batter to the oil. It is ready when the batter sizzles. Do NOT bring the oil to a boil. When you’re ready to cook, remove the chicken and pat them dry. Season with salt and pepper. In another large bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. An instant read thermometer inserted should measure 165 degrees F internally. It could take 10-12 minutes for frying, depending on the thickness of your chicken wings. Serve Them Up! Toss with your favorite wing sauce and serve, or serve naked with the wing sauce on the side. Enjoy! Boom! Done! Your deep fried chicken wings are ready to serve. So nice and crispy, aren’t they? I love the flaky crust, and the wonderful crunch. I like to use my Thermapen meat thermometer from ThermoWorks (I’m an affiliate) to get the perfect temperature every time. It is best to cook to internal temperatures for more accurate cooking. Chicken wings should measure 165 degrees F internally when tested with a meat thermometer. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy your fried chicken wings! Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
