Best 7 Best Ever Fried Chicken Wings Recipes

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Crispy and golden on the outside, juicy and succulent on the inside, fried chicken wings are the ultimate finger food that everyone loves. Whether you prefer them coated in a flavorful breading or simply seasoned with a rub, there are countless ways to make this classic dish.

This article will provide you with three mouthwatering recipes for fried chicken wings that are sure to satisfy your cravings. The first recipe is for classic Southern-fried chicken wings, made with a simple blend of flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. The second recipe is for buffalo chicken wings, coated in a spicy cayenne pepper sauce. And the third recipe is for Korean fried chicken wings, which are double-fried and glazed with a sweet and sticky sauce.

No matter which recipe you choose, you'll be sure to enjoy these delicious and addictive chicken wings. So gather your ingredients, heat up your fryer, and get ready to indulge in a feast of crispy, juicy, and flavorful fried chicken wings.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE BEST CHICKEN WINGS



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This recipe receives raves every time I serve it! The sauce will be a small quantity and very thick. Don't let that scare you! Baking or grilling the chicken is also an option instead of frying.

Provided by BurghFeeder

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

vegetable oil for frying
2 pounds chicken wing pieces
¼ cup margarine, melted
¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®)
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fry chicken in the hot oil, working in batches, until no longer pink in the center and is crispy on the outside, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; set aside until cool enough to touch.
  • Stir margarine, hot sauce, garlic, onion soup mix, lemon juice, and basil together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.
  • Put chicken in a large resealable bag; add the sauce, seal the bag, and shake until wings are coated. Spread wings into a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sauce has baked onto the chicken, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 116.5 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 857.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BEST EVER FRIED CHICKEN WINGS



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For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until I bring out more. When they ask me how to fry chicken wings, they never believe it's so easy! -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 23

4 pounds chicken wings
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Oil for deep-fat frying
BUFFALO WING SAUCE:
3/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SPICY THAI SAUCE:
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
1 minced Thai chile pepper or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fish sauce
SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE:
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Toss wings with kosher salt. Place on a wire rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings in batches until skin is crisp and meat is tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels., For Buffalo wing sauce, bring hot sauce just to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; whisk in butter 1 piece at a time. Stir in molasses and cayenne pepper., For Thai sauce, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and chile pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil; cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and fish sauce., For barbecue sauce, heat prepared barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chipotle peppers, honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. , Toss wings with 1 of the sauces. If desired, sprinkle with green onion slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BEST-EVER FRIED CHICKEN



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Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this really is the best fried chicken recipe, ever. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will never be the same. When I was growing up, my parents had a farm, and every year, Dad would hire teenage boys to help by haying time. They looked forward to coming because they knew they would be treated to some of Mom's deep fryer recipes, including this delicious fried chicken. -Lola Clifton, Vinton, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, mix the first 6 ingredients. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk egg, milk and lemon juice until blended. Dip chicken in flour mixture to coat all sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, 6-10 minutes on each side or until skin is golden brown and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Fat 57g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 725mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 47g protein.

DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS



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A soy sauce mixture with sesame seeds and green onion adds flavor to these deep-fried wings. My mom got the recipe from a friend in Vancouver, British Columbia and passed it on to me. My husband just loves chicken wings, and these are by far his favorite. -Tami McLean, Brampton, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 chicken wings (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup canola oil
5 teaspoons soy sauce
2 green onions, finely chopped
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. , In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, sugar, sesame seeds and salt. Combine the eggs, oil and soy sauce; gradually whisk into dry ingredients until blended. Stir in onions. Add chicken wings and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours., Remove wings and discard the batter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1-1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wings, 8-10 at a time, for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts :

FRIED CHICKEN WINGS



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Wonderful Buffalo-style fried chicken wings!

Provided by cruch9

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 small chicken wings
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle Buffalo wing sauce (such as Frank's®), or to taste
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Season chicken wings lightly with seasoned salt.
  • Mix flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a wide, shallow bowl. Press wings into flour mixture to coat and arrange onto a large plate so they do not touch. Refrigerate coated wings for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Dredge wings again in flour mixture and return to the plate. Refrigerate wings again 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry chicken wings in hot oil until crisp and no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 9 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).
  • Transfer fried wings to a large stainless steel bowl. Drizzle sauce over the wings and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1768.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BEST-EVER CHICKEN WINGS



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Hot, but very tasty! Takes a little time so make a big batch. So worth the effort! My friend's uncle came up the recipe and after me begging her to make it all the time she finally taught me how to do it myself.

Provided by Dannygirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 96 wings

Number Of Ingredients 5

48 chicken wings
1 bottle vegetable oil
1 bottle barbecue sauce
1/2 bottle red hot hot sauce
1/2 bottle Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Separate wings into drumlets and wings.
  • Deep fry wings in small batches, in the vegetable oil.
  • Strain and lay out wings individually on paper towels.
  • Pat excess oil off each wing piece.
  • Mix sauces in a mixing bowl.
  • Toss wings in sauce.
  • Place coated wings into glass baking dish, in single layer.
  • Bake wings at at 350 for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.3, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 18.9, Sodium 49.7, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.6

OVEN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS



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Breaded chicken wings that consist of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, melted butter, and a cookie sheet.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

cooking spray
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (such as Kraft®)
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch salt
5 pounds chicken wings, tips discarded
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and generously spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  • Dip chicken wings in melted butter; press into bread crumb mixture until well-coated. Arrange wings on prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Flip chicken wings and continue baking until evenly browned and no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 39.6 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 222.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • To make sure your chicken wings are crispy, make sure to pat them dry with paper towels before frying.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to fry the chicken wings in so that they have plenty of room to move around.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when frying the chicken wings. If you do, they will not cook evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken wings are cooked through before removing them from the oil.
  • Season the chicken wings with your favorite seasonings before frying them. This will help to give them a delicious flavor.
  • Serve the chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and honey mustard.

Conclusion:

These fried chicken wings are the perfect party food or game day snack. They are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy recipe, give these chicken wings a try.

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