Fried Chicken Wings is a crispy, juicy, and flavorful appetizer dish. It is usually made with chicken wings, basic seasoning spices, and breading mixture. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Fried Chicken Wings with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe below to make the cooking process visually and clearly. This Homemade Crispy Fried Chicken Wings is one of the best-fried chicken recipes that taste great with buffalo wing sauce and similar other dipping sauces. And can be a perfect dish for parties, get-togethers, or game nights.
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What are Fried Chicken Wings?
Fried Chicken Wings is a crispy, crunchy and flavorful chicken appetizer. It is usually made with skin on chicken wings, basic seasonings, and flour mixture. These homemade fried Chicken Wings can be served with buffalo sauce or other sauces of your choice.
The chicken wings are marinated with buttermilk, hot sauce, and seasoning spices rested for a few minutes and then dredged in a flour mixture. The breaded chicken is then deep fried in hot oil until it turns crispy.
You can also dip the chicken wings in buttermilk or egg mixture and then bread them. But the soaking method shown below in the recipe card gives you the best, juicy and flavorful wings when fried. And this Fried Chicken Wings is best to serve as an appetizer or snack for game nights, get-togethers, or on regular days lunch and dinner.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make Fried Chicken Wings are pretty basic and they should be easily available in most grocery stores around. So let's see what are they below.
- Chicken Wings - I have used 2 lb of chicken wings but feel free to adjust the quantity according to your preferences
- Seasoning Powders - Basic seasoning powders like paprika, ginger, onion, garlic, pepper powder, and salt
- Breading Mixture - All-purpose flour, and cornstarch for breading
- Hot Sauce - I have also added hot sauce while marinating the wings which delivers a good flavor and taste to your fried wings
- Buttermilk - tenderizes the wings and helps in achieving juicy chicken pieces
- Oil - Canola oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, or vegetable oil that's perfect for deep frying the wings
- Herbs - Dried herbs like parsley, rosemary, oregano, and similar herbs for enhancing the fresh aroma
For a detailed ingredients list, please check out the recipe card below.
How to make Fried Chicken Wings
The recipe I have shared here is a classic Crispy Fried Chicken Wings made with basic seasoning and breading mixture. The recipe involves marinating, breading and deep frying the wings to achieve crispy and crunchy results.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this recipe but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photos and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Add - In a bowl, add the chicken wings, ginger, and garlic powder, salt, hot sauce, and buttermilk
- Mix and Rest - Mix well and rest the wings for at least 15 minutes (You can also marinate for 1 hour if you are not on a time crunch)
- Combine - In a deep tray, add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and other seasonings mentioned in the ingredients below for breading. Combine everything well
- Dredge - Now dredge the marinated chicken wings in the flour mixture. Make sure to coat all sides with flour mixture and shake off the excess flour. Repeat the same process for all the wings
- Heat the Oil - Now heat the oil in a deep bottom pan until it reaches 375°F
- Add the Wings - Add the chicken wings one by one without crowding the pan
- Deep Fry - Fry them for 8 to 10 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Make sure to maintain the temperature of the oil throughout the frying process
- Remove - Remove the Fried Chicken Wings from the oil and now it is ready for you to taste and enjoy
- Serve - Serve these crispy Fried Chicken wings with buffalo sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, mayo, or other favorite sauces of your choice with classic celery sticks alongside
Tips
- For Best Flavor - marinating the chicken with buttermilk, hot sauce, and other seasoning ingredients delivers the best taste and flavor to your chicken wings
- Breading - The wings should be either marinated with buttermilk seasoning or dipped in buttermilk or egg mixture and then breaded with flour mixture. This will help to achieve crispy wings and the breading will not fall off while frying
- Temperature - The temperature of the Oil should range from 350°F to 375°F to deep fry the chicken to achieve the best results
- Fry in batches - Always deep fry the wings in batches without overcrowding the pan. Also, make sure not to over-stir the wings frequently which will result in falling off the breading
Calories
This Fried Chicken Wings that I have shared here contains 484 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change if you change any of the ingredients. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Temperature
The temperature of the Oil should range from 350°F to 375°F to deep fry the chicken. Here I have maintained the temperature of the oil at 350°F for the entire frying process. And it took nearly 8 to 10 minutes to cook the chicken wings for each batch.
How Long to deep fry Chicken Wings?
Chicken wings take about 8 to 10 minutes to fry and cook completely. And it also depends upon the temperature of the oil, so I would recommend maintaining it in the suggested range for achieving the best results. Also, I would recommend checking the internal temperature of the chicken wings using a thermometer. Cooking or frying the chicken wings to the safest minimal internal temperature recommended by FDA is 165°F.
Storage Suggestions
You could store the chicken wings for up to 2 days in the refrigerator in a closed airtight container. To reheat, I would suggest heating them back in a preheated oven at 375°F until the wings turn crispy and crunchy.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these Crispy Fried Chicken Wings with buffalo sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, ranch, or other favorite sauces of your choice.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar chicken wings recipes below and more at fried chicken recipes and chicken recipes.
- Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Wings
- Oven Baked Chicken Wings
- Garlic Parmesan Wings
- Fried Chicken
- Popcorn Chicken
- Chicken Lollipop
- Fried Shrimp
- Pan Fried Salmon
Fried Chicken Wings Recipe Video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Fried Chicken Wings Recipe below that I hope will help you make crispy wings at home. You could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For Breading
- 1½ cups All Purpose Flour
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Pepper Powder, black or white pepper
- ½ tsp Parsley, dried
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt, as needed
Other Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken Wings
- ½ tsp Ginger Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Hot Sauce
- ¼ cup Buttermilk
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
To Marinate Chicken Wings
- In a bowl, add the chicken wings, ginger, and garlic powder, salt, hot sauce, and buttermilk
- Mix well and rest the wings for at least 15 minutes (You can also marinate for 1 hour if you are not on a time crunch)
To Bread the Wings
- In a deep tray, add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and other seasonings mentioned in the ingredients below for breading. Combine everything well
- Now dredge the marinated chicken wings in the flour mixture. Make sure to coat all sides with flour mixture and shake off the excess flour. Repeat the same process for all the wings
To Deep Fry the Wings
- Now heat the oil in a deep bottom pan until it reaches 350°F
- Add the chicken wings one by one without crowding the pan
- Fry them for 8 to 10 minutes or until they turn a golden brown color. Make sure to maintain the temperature of the oil throughout the frying process
- Remove the Fried Chicken Wings from the oil and now it is ready for you to taste and enjoy
To Serve
- Serve this crispy Fried Chicken wings with buffalo sauce, garlic parmesan sauce, mayo, or other favorite sauces of your choice with classic celery sticks alongside
Video
Notes
- For Best Flavor - marinating the chicken with buttermilk, hot sauce, and other seasoning ingredients delivers the best taste and flavor to your chicken wings
- Breading - The wings should be either marinated with buttermilk seasoning or dipped in buttermilk or egg mixture and then breaded with flour mixture. This will help to achieve crispy wings and the breading will not fall off while frying
- Temperature - The temperature of the Oil should range from 350°F to 375°F to deep fry the chicken to achieve the best results
- Fry in batches - Always deep fry the wings in batches without overcrowding the pan. Also, make sure not to over-stir the wings frequently which will result in falling off the breading
Nutrition
FAQ
What are Fried Chicken Wings?
Fried Chicken Wings is a crispy, crunchy and flavorful chicken appetizer. It is usually made with skin on chicken wings, basic seasonings, and flour mixture. These homemade fried Chicken Wings can be served with buffalo sauce or other sauces of your choice.
Always deep fry the wings in batches without overcrowding the pan. Also, make sure not to over-stir the wings frequently which will result in falling off the breading. Another important factor is maintaining the oil temperature to range from 350°F to 375°F to deep fry the chicken wings.
It takes about 8 to 10 minutes to fry and cook completely. And it also depends upon the temperature of the oil, so I would recommend maintaining it in the suggested range for achieving the best results. Also, I would recommend checking the internal temperature of the chicken wings using a thermometer. Cooking or frying the chicken wings to the safest minimal internal temperature recommended by FDA is 165°F.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe I shared here and I would love to hear from you about how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Happy Cooking!
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