03/11/2025
Here is a popular recipe for Crispy Fried Chicken Wings that yields a similar-looking, golden-brown result:
​🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
​This recipe is for classic deep-fried chicken wings, focusing on a crispy coating.
​Ingredients
​For the Chicken Wings
​2 lbs (about 1 kg) chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes, wingtips removed
​1 tsp salt
​½ tsp black pepper
​1 tsp garlic powder
​1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
​For the Breading
​2 cups all-purpose flour
​½ cup cornstarch (or potato starch) - Key for extra crispiness
​1 Tbsp salt
​1 tsp black pepper
​1 Tbsp garlic powder
​1 Tbsp paprika
​1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
​1 cup cold water (or buttermilk, for a richer flavor)
​For Frying
​4-6 cups vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil (enough for deep-frying)
​Instructions
​Prep the Wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika from the Chicken Wings section.
​Prepare the Breading: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper from the Breading section.
​Dredge the Wings:
​Take a few seasoned wings and coat them completely in the dry flour mixture.
​Dip the coated wings briefly into the cold water (or buttermilk), just until wet. Let excess liquid drip off.
​Immediately return the wet wings to the dry flour mixture for a second coat. Press the flour mixture onto the wings to ensure they are completely covered. This double-dredging helps create the thick, crispy crust. Set the coated wings aside on a tray or rack.
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