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

The Ultimate Chicken Wings Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide is for beginner cooks who want to make delicious chicken wings at home. It provides easy-to-follow recipes and tips to help you create flavorful wings that will impress your friends and family.
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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, Main Course
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
For the Coating
  • 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 or large heavy-bottomed pot
  • Tongs
  • Wire rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Paper towels
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This helps them get crispy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 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 or a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Carefully add the coated chicken wings to the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. Fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Use tongs to remove the wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  7. Let the wings drain for about 10 minutes before serving. This allows excess oil to drip off, keeping them crispy.
  8. Serve your crispy chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the level of heat. For extra crispy wings, you can double-fry them: fry for 5-6 minutes, drain, let cool for a few minutes, then fry again for another 3-4 minutes until deeply golden.

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