Fried Chicken Wings Recipe

Here’s a classic Fried Chicken Wings recipe — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Perfect for game day, parties, or whenever a craving hits.

🍗 Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings (split at joints, tips removed)

• 1 cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp lemon juice as a substitute)

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornstarch (makes it extra crispy)

• 1 ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

• Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil works best)

Instructions:

1. Marinate:

   • In a bowl, toss wings with buttermilk.

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.

2. Prepare the coating:

   • In another bowl, mix:

     • Flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne

3. Coat the wings:

   • Remove wings from buttermilk (let excess drip off)

   • Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing it on for a good crust

   • Place coated wings on a wire rack and let sit 10–15 minutes (helps the coating stick)

4. Heat the oil:

   • In a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C)

5. Fry in batches:

   • Carefully add wings to the hot oil (don’t overcrowd)

   • Fry 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and internal temp hits 165°F

   • Drain on paper towels or a wire rack

6. Serve:

   • Serve plain, or toss in your favorite sauce (Buffalo, BBQ, garlic parmesan)

   • Optional: Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks