15 October, 2021
The Best Crispy Chicken Wings
Posted in : Poultry on by : therecipebum
The Best Crispy Wings
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Cornstarch Divided
- 2 LB Chicken Wings Rinsed and patted dry
- 1/4 Cup AP Flour
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tsps Baking Powder
- 2 tsps Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2/3 Cup Water
- Peanut or Vegetable Oil for Frying
- 1/2 Cup Buffalo Sauce Optional
- Ranch and/or Blue Cheese Dip
- Celery Sticks
Instructions
- Ina bowl, toss 1/4 cup of cornstarch and the chicken wings together until fully coated. Transfer the wings to a wire rack and let rest and dry for 20 minutes, ideally in the fridge if you have space.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of cornstarch, the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, baking powder, salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the water, breaking up any lumps and mixing untiul smooth. The batter should be slightly runny.
- Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F.
- Coat chicken wings in the batter, shaking off any excess. Add the wings to the oil in batches, cooking for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Transfer the chicken wings to a wire rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet.
- Transfer the chicken to a clean bowl and drizzle with the buffalo sauce or flavor of your choosing, tossing to coat. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with either ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.