This is my go-to dredge when making fried chicken wings. It’s not too thick, so the wings don’t end up like Grandma’s fried chicken. It’s light enough to add a bit of crunch. It’s flavored just right so as to not over-power whichever sauce or seasoning I add in the end.
My fried chicken wing dredge ain’t nothing fancy, but it does the job and it does it well. I make a huge batch and keep it on hand. I put a label on the outside of the container with the words ‘wing thing’ so I know exactly what’s inside!
If you’d rather buy your dredge, I cannot recommend Hooter’s enough. It’s awesome on wings, like my air fryer version.
I like to make my spice, rub and seasoning mixes in big batches and keep them in large bottles with easy-to-pour shaker lids.
Fried Chicken Wing Dredge
This is my go-to fried chicken wing prep.
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 405kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt or to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Seasoning (or add your favorite wing seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients. Store in an air-tight container.
- To use, rinse your wings and pat dry. Place into a bowl or pie plate.
- Sprinkle with coating as desired. Less is more here, so don't go crazy with it. Toss or roll to coat.
- Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle again with a small amount of coating. Again toss or roll to coat. Shake off excess.
- Return to the fridge for 30 minutes.
- To fry, bring a few inches of oil to 350 F. Fry wings 9-12 minutes or until done, turning as they cook. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Sauce or season as desired and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2908mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.