Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside — these homemade fried chicken wings are perfect for dinner, parties, or game nights!
📝 Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- Oil for frying
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Wings
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
2️⃣ Marinate
Place the wings in a bowl with buttermilk. Let them soak for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for more flavor).
3️⃣ Make the Coating
In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
4️⃣ Coat the Wings
Remove wings from buttermilk and dredge them in the flour mixture. Press the coating well so it sticks.
5️⃣ Heat the Oil
Heat oil in a deep pan to 175°C / 350°F.
6️⃣ Fry
Fry the wings in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
7️⃣ Drain & Serve
Place on paper towels to remove extra oil.
