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A plate of golden-brown, crispy fried chicken wings served with a small dish of dipping sauce.

The Ultimate Chicken Wings Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide is for novice cooks who want to make delicious, homemade chicken wings. It focuses on simple preparations and flavor variations to impress friends and family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 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 black pepper freshly ground, plus more as needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Deep fryer
  • Large bowl
  • Tongs
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This helps them get crispy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  3. Add the chicken wings to the bowl with the flour mixture. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Carefully add the coated chicken wings to the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the fryer. Fry in batches if necessary.
  6. Fry the wings for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  7. Remove the wings from the oil using tongs and place them on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  8. Let the wings rest for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute.
  9. Serve your crispy chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, you can double-fry them. After the first fry, let them cool for a few minutes, then fry them again for another 2-3 minutes until extra golden.

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