Recipe for Crispy and Juicy Fried Chicken Wings

 Recipe for Crispy and Juicy Fried Chicken Wings

Yield: 4 servings (about 1 kg of wings)

Preparation time: 15 minutes + marinating time (optional)

Cooking time: 15-20 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients:

1 kg of chicken wings (cleaned and cut into drumettes and flats, if preferred)

2 cups of all-purpose flour (for breading)

1 teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of ground black pepper

1 teaspoon of paprika (sweet or smoked, for color and flavor)

1 teaspoon of garlic powder

1 teaspoon of onion powder

½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional, for a spicy touch)

2 beaten eggs (for breading)

Vegetable oil for frying (about 1-2 liters, depending on the pan)

Optional marinade (for more flavor and (Succulence):

1 cup milk or buttermilk

1 tablespoon hot sauce or vinegar

Mix and let the wings marinate for 1-4 hours in the refrigerator.

Step by Step:

Prepare the wings:

Wash the chicken wings under running water, dry well with paper towels (this is essential for crispiness). If marinating, mix with milk/buttermilk and hot sauce, cover and refrigerate.

Season and bread:

In a shallow dish, mix the flour with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

In another dish, beat the eggs.

Dip each wing first in the beaten eggs, then in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere. Repeat for an extra crispy layer (double dipping: egg + flour again).

Heat the oil:

In a deep pan or deep fryer, heat the oil to 180°C (use a thermometer or test with a small piece). Breadcrumbs (should brown in 30 seconds). The oil should cover the wings halfway.

Fry the wings:

Fry in small batches (to avoid lowering the oil temperature) for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 75°C (use a meat thermometer to ensure they are cooked through).

Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve:

Serve hot with sauces such as barbecue, ranch, garlic, or lemon-pepper. Pair with fries, salad, or cold beer!

Tips for Perfection:

Extra crispiness: Add ½ cup cornstarch to the breadcrumbs.

Healthier version: Bake in a 200°C oven for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, after breading.

Storage:

Consume immediately for maximum crispiness. Leftovers can be reheated in the air. fryer.

Variations: Add herbs like oregano or lemon pepper to the flour.