Category: Wings

I could never get tired of good-old deep-fried wings. I like mine nice and crunchy. I’ll take a thick batter. Or a thin. Or none. But I’m also open to something new. Like these Brazilian-style deep-fried wings. On the outside they may look pretty much like your standard coated-and-fried wing. But that first bite changes your mind about that. Still great crunch. But with a citrusy lime flavor. Different. Not what you were expecting, but really good. A little red pepper flakes add a bit of heat. And deep-fried garlic slivers too? Wow. These are great wings.

Fried Garlic Chips?

Ok, I almost didn’t make the fried garlic slivers when I made these Brazilian-style deep-fried wings. I thought they’d be cool but not really add much. But then I talked myself into it. The deep-fryer was already going, I figured. And it only took a few seconds to slice them. So into the fryer they went, until golden brown. They really did add another taste dimension to the wings. A really nice crunch and garlic flavor. A good contrast to the lime both infused by the marinade and by the fresh lime wedges squeezed over the tops of the fried wings.

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Also try my restaurant-style deep-fried wings.

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5 from 1 vote

Brazilian-Style Deep-Fried Wings

Deliciously crunchy wings with a light citrus flavor.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Marinade time4 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: deep-fried, wings

Servings: 4

Calories: 93kcal

Equipment

• Deep Fryer
• Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the Marinade

• 3 limes juiced
• 5 cloves garlic minced
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Wings

• 10 chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 5 cloves garlic sliced thin
• vegetable oil for frying
• 1 tablespoon parsley minced, for garnish
• dried red pepper flakes to taste, for garnish
• 1 lime sliced into wedges, for garnish

Instructions

For the Marinade

• Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl or resealable container.
• Add the wings and toss to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1-4 hours.

For the Wings

• Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
• Remove the wings from the marinade and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Place flour in a large bowl and stir in the salt. Add the wings. Toss to coat.
• Working in batches if necessary, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Transfer to a rack over a baking sheet or a paper towel-line plate to drain.
• Add the garlic slices and fry until golden brown. Also remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Serve wings garnished with the fried garlic, red pepper flakes, parsley and lime wedges on the side.
• Squeeze a little lime over the wings before devouring.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce on the side, if desired.

If you’d rather cook your wings using another technique, click here for our guide on cooking wings using a grill, smoker, deep fryer, oven, griddle, air fryer or Char-Broil Big Easy.

Nutrition

Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.

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