Fried chicken wings are crispy, juicy chicken wing sections that are typically seasoned, breaded or battered, and deep-fried until golden brown. They’re popular as appetizers, snacks, or main dishes and are often tossed in sauces like buffalo, BBQ, garlic parmesan, honey hot, or lemon pepper.
Basic Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat wings dry.
- Season flour with spices.
- Coat wings in flour mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry wings 8–12 minutes until crispy and cooked through.
- Toss in your favorite sauce or serve plain.
Popular Styles
- Buffalo
- Korean fried wings
- Nashville hot
- Honey garlic
- Lemon pepper
- Cajun dry rub
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