Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of crispy, succulent deep-fried spicy chicken wings, a culinary delight that promises an explosion of taste in every bite. These delectable wings are meticulously coated in a fiery blend of spices, ensuring a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Whether you prefer the classic Buffalo style, the zesty lemon pepper, the tangy honey garlic, or the smoky barbecue, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
PAT'S SPICY FRIED WINGS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl whisk together seasoning salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper, cayenne pepper, poultry seasoning, and lemon pepper. Reserve 2 tablespoons in a separate bowl.
- Rinse chicken wings in cold water and place into a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle the wings evenly with the seasoning, and let them marinate, covered and chilled, for 1 hour.
- Whisk eggs, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into a medium size mixing bowl. Reserve. Put the flour into a shallow dish or pie plate.
- In a large deep-fryer or large Dutch oven heat oil to 350 degrees F on a deep-fat thermometer.
- Dredge chicken wings into the egg mixture then into the flour. Place wings 3 at a time into the hot oil and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray. Make sure oil returns to temperature before adding the next batch. Sprinkle the wings with the reserved seasoning for extra hot wings.
- Serve with Spicy Dipping Sauce.
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
BEST EVER FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
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
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.
SOUTHERN SPICY FRIED CHICKEN
This one is finger-licking good! It's a keeper and a must try!
Provided by Maureen Hogan
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and place them in a deep-sided baking dish.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, hot pepper sauce, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the chicken, stir to coat all sides of the chicken pieces, and cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about 2 hours to marinate.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining buttermilk mixture.
- Place the flour, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste in a large plastic zipper bag, and shake well to combine. Place 2 or 3 pieces of chicken at a time into the plastic bag, and shake well to coat the chicken pieces with seasoned flour.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Gently place chicken pieces into the hot oil, and fry until chicken is cooked through and golden brown, 8-10 minutes (breasts and wings) or 13 to 15 minutes (thighs and drumsticks). Drain the fried chicken on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 70.5 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 401.4 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
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
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.
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FRIED SWEET-AND-SPICY CHICKEN WINGS
Steps:
- Stir the sweet chile sauce and sriracha together in a large bowl. You will be frying the wings and rolling them in this sauce while they're hot.
- Rinse the chicken wings in cold water, drain briefly and place in a shallow baking dish while still damp. Sprinkle the wings evenly with the tempura flour and massage until a thin batter forms.
- Heat the oil in a large 6-quart Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pot over high heat. Using a deep-fry thermometer, bring the temperature of the oil to 365 degrees F.
- Pour the cornstarch into a second large bowl. Dredge the chicken wings through the cornstarch, shake to remove any excess. Working in 3 batches, fry the wings until cooked through and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, turning them occasionally. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees F.
- Drain the wings on paper towels briefly, then roll them in the prepared sauce. Serve hot.
THE NEELYS' SPICY FRIED WINGS
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the seasoning: Whisk the seasoning salt, red pepper flakes, cayenne, poultry seasoning, lemon pepper and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons seasoning in a separate bowl.
- Rinse the wings under cold water and place in a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with the seasoning, then refrigerate, covered, 1 hour.
- Make the batter: Whisk the eggs, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, cayenne and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Put the flour in a shallow dish or pie plate.
- In a large deep fryer or Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of vegetable oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Dip the wings in the eggs, then in the flour. Place the wings, three at a time, in the hot oil and fry until golden, 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Make sure the oil returns to 350 degrees F before adding the next batch. Sprinkle the wings with the reserved seasoning to make them extra hot.
- Make the sauce: Mix the sour cream, horseradish, chili sauce, cayenne, and salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with the wings.
DEEP-FRIED HOT WINGS AND DRUMETTES
Wings and drumettes, deep-fried to a golden brown and coated with hot sauce. Yummy! Yummy! If you like it hotter, by all means dump more hot sauce on. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Enjoy!
Provided by LEEJEANNINE
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place flour in a bowl. Whisk eggs, 1 bottle hot sauce, and water in another bowl until smooth. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each wing into the egg mixture, then toss with flour mixture to coat. Gently shake off excess flour and set aside. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Fry chicken in the hot oil in batches until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and skin is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain in a large bowl lined with paper towels, then season with salt.
- Heat butter and remaining bottle hot sauce in a saucepan over medium-high heat until butter is melted. Whisk until smooth. Remove paper towels from bowl and pour butter sauce over chicken; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 170.9 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 1793.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
DEEP-FRIED SPICY CHICKEN WINGS
This area is known for its chicken wings, and these are the best I've ever tasted. They make great appetizers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut wings into three pieces; discard the wing tips. Fry chicken in hot oil until crisp and juices run clear (5-7 minutes for small part, 6-8 minutes for drumettes). , Combine butter, hot pepper sauce and vinegar in a bowl; add chicken and toss to coat. Drain. Serve with carrots, celery and dressing.
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SPICY ASIAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle the wings with salt and pepper and place onto a baking sheet. Place into the oven and roast until crispy and the fat has rendered out, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
- For the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the dark miso paste, white miso paste, 1/4 cup lukewarm water, mirin, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, garlic powder, brown sugar and 1 tablespoon sambal. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until reduced and the sauce has slightly thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat, add the honey and stir well.
- Heat a large, heavy-based pot with 3 to 4 inches of peanut oil to 350 degrees F for deep frying.
- Wash the wings under cold running water, and then drain and pat dry with some paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, salt and ground ginger together. Then lightly dredge the wings in the mixture. Shake off any excess, and then fry the wings, in batches, until lightly golden, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and set aside on a wire rack.
- Toss the wings with the glaze and serve.
FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
Wonderful Buffalo-style fried chicken wings!
Provided by cruch9
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
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
RESTAURANT-STYLE BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
This is similar to the hot wings recipe served at a popular restaurant chain. If you have ever had them, you have to love them.
Provided by Kelly
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 2h
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt. Place chicken wings in a large nonporous glass dish or bowl and sprinkle flour mixture over them until they are evenly coated. Cover dish or bowl and refrigerate for 60 to 90 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). The oil should be just enough to cover wings entirely, an inch or so deep. Combine the butter, hot sauce, pepper and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir together and heat until butter is melted and mixture is well blended. Remove from heat and reserve for serving.
- Fry coated wings in hot oil for 10 to 15 minutes, or until parts of wings begin to turn brown. Remove from heat, place wings in serving bowl, add hot sauce mixture and stir together. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 496.5 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- To achieve the perfect crispy texture, double-coat the chicken wings in the flour mixture.
- Use a deep fryer or a large pot filled with oil to ensure the chicken wings are completely submerged during frying.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 350°F (175°C) and 375°F (190°C) to prevent the chicken from burning or remaining undercooked.
- Fry the chicken wings in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and ensure even cooking.
- Use a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil from the fried chicken wings.
- For the spicy coating, adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and chili powder according to your desired heat level.
- Serve the chicken wings immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard.
Conclusion:
By following these tips and the detailed instructions provided in the recipe, you can create delicious and crispy deep-fried spicy chicken wings that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a party or simply want to enjoy a flavorful meal at home, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds. Remember to adjust the spice level to your preference and serve the chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience.
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