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Kenya Walker

Crispy Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

You will absolutely love my crispy fried chicken wings recipe. Incredibly juicy and flavorful! These crispy chicken wings are easy to make, just pair with some French fries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Soul Food, Southern Cooking
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 Ib Chicken Wings Cut into Wingettes and Drummettes
  • 2 Tsps Onion Powder
  • 2 Tsps Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Seasoning or Lemon Pepper seasoning
  • 1 tsp Chef Paul’s Poultry Seasoning Substitute: Cajun seasoning or Salt
  • 1 to 2 Eggs
  • 2 tsps Hot Sauce
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder aluminum-free
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • Oil for frying Vegetable, Canola, or Peanut

Method
 

  1. Clean and prep the chicken wings beforehand. Cut the chicken wings into Wingettes and Drummettes. Place the wings in a bowl and season with the dry seasonings.
  2. In a small bowl, crack the eggs and add a few drops of hot sauce. Whisk together, then add the egg mixture to the wings.
  3. Coat the wings with the seasonings and egg mixture.
  4. In a ziplock bag or bowl: add the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, and mix.
  5. Dredge the chicken pieces into the flour mixture, then place on a wire rack to rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Heat up the oil in a deep-frying pan until it reaches 350°F.
  7. Add the chicken wings (in batches) to the oil and fry for about 8 to 13 minutes or until fully cooked. (Properly cooked chicken should reach at least 165°F.) continue to cook in batches until all the chicken is cooked.
  8. Drain the cooked chicken on a wire rack or on paper towel.
  9. Serve & enjoy!