What’s not to love about these fried chicken wings? They’re crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with irresistible flavor. This fried chicken wing recipe will quickly become a tried and true favorite.
How to Fry Chicken Wings
You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:
Fried Chicken Wings Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this restaurant-worthy fried chicken wing recipe:
- Chicken: This recipe makes 12 chicken wings, but it’s easy to double or even triple it for a larger crowd.
- Seasonings: What makes these fried chicken wings so flavorful? A combination of seasoned salt, coarse salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Flour: Coat the wings in a seasoned all-purpose flour mixture before frying for extra crispy skin.
- Oil: Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil, to fry the chicken wings.
- Sauce: Use store-bought Buffalo wing sauce or make your own at home.
How Long to Fry Chicken Wings
In oil heated to 375 degrees F, the chicken wings should be fully cooked after about 10-12 minutes. You’ll know they’re perfectly fried when the skin is crispy, the juices run clear, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F.
The Secret to Crispy Fried Chicken Wing Skin
This recipe works so well because the wings are chilled twice before frying, ensuring extra crispy chicken skin.
Another trick for the crispiest skin: Avoid crowding the pan by frying the wings in batches. This might take a little longer, but the results are well worth the weight.
What to Serve With Fried Chicken Wings
Serve these fried chicken wings with a side of ranch or blue cheese and cooling veggies (like celery or carrots). If you’re looking for more pairing inspiration, explore these top-rated collections:
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How to Store Fried Chicken Wings
Store fried chicken wings in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. For the most delicious results, reheat leftover the wings in the oven or air fryer to ensure they stay crispy.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“So crispy,” according to gsternberg. “We don't like breading on our wings, and the dredging in flour only crisps up what's there.”
“I made these exactly like the recipe and they were the best wings I’ve made,” raves one Allrecipes community member. “The crust was so crunchy and perfect! I’ll be making these often. The entire family loved them!”
“Made this recipe for the first time exactly as written — these turned out incredible,” says Michelle M. “Nice and crispy, just like the ones we get at the pub. Looking forward to making it again.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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12 small chicken wings
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¼ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon coarse salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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¼ teaspoon ground paprika
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2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
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1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's), or to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Season chicken wings lightly with seasoned salt.
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Mix flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a wide, shallow bowl. Press wings into flour mixture to coat and arrange in a single layer on a large plate. Refrigerate coated wings for 15 to 30 minutes.
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Dredge wings again in flour mixture and return to the plate. Refrigerate wings once more for 15 to 30 minutes.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Fry chicken wings in hot oil until crisp and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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Transfer fried wings to a large bowl. Drizzle sauce over wings and toss to coat.
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Serve and enjoy!
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From the Editor
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading and sauce. The actual amount of the breading and sauce consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 531 | Calories |
| 41g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 531 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 41g | 53% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 1768mg | 77% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 12mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 111mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
