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A plate of perfectly crispy, golden-brown chicken wings, a delicious beginner-friendly recipe.

The Ultimate Chicken Wings Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide provides a foundational recipe for crispy chicken wings, perfect for beginners. Learn the basics of preparing and frying chicken wings for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 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 Chicken 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
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss to coat evenly with the flour mixture.
  2. Heat the canola oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  3. Carefully add the coated chicken wings to the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the fryer. Fry for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
  4. Remove the chicken wings from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy your crispy chicken wings.

Notes

For extra crispy skin, you can let the coated wings sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before frying. You can also double-fry them: fry for about 10 minutes, remove, let them rest for a few minutes, then fry again until golden brown.

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