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A close-up of a pile of crispy, golden-brown chicken wings, glistening with sauce.

The Ultimate Chicken Wings Recipes Guide for Beginners

A beginner-friendly guide to making delicious chicken wings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Draining Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Frying
  • 6 cups canola oil for deep-frying
For the Wings
  • 2 pounds chicken wings drumettes and wings separated (about 12 pieces total)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more as needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Deep fryer
  • Large bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Prepare your chicken wings. If they are whole, separate the drumettes and flats. Pat them completely dry with paper towels. This is important for crispy skin.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the dried chicken wings to the bowl with the flour mixture. Toss until each wing is evenly coated. You can do this in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C). Make sure you have enough oil to fully submerge the wings.
  5. Carefully add the coated chicken wings to the hot oil, working in batches to avoid lowering the oil temperature too much. Fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove the wings from the oil using a slotted spoon or spider strainer and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt while they are still hot.
  7. Let the wings rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute and the skin to become even crispier.

Notes

You can serve these wings with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or hot sauce. For different flavors, consider adding other spices to the flour mixture, such as chili powder or smoked paprika.

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