Tag: deep-fried wings

Easy Buttermilk-Battered Wings

I can’t help it if I’m as addicted to fried chicken wings as I am to fried chicken. Well, technically they’re the same thing, no? The difference for me is that I serve mine with a bowl of Buffalo sauce on the side. That’s how I justify posting these easy buttermilk-battered wings. That and the fact that the coating is out-of-this-world tasty and crunchy. The wings are juicy and flavorful. That’s why I’m here: good wings!

Easy Buttermilk-Battered Wings

Add A Little Classic Flavor

You can make your easy buttermilk-battered wings a bit more Buffalo-style by adding a few good shakes of your favorite Buffalo wing sauce to the buttermilk mixture. You’ll taste that great classic flavor in each bite, whether you serve the wings with more sauce or not.

No Tossing Zone

One thing I do not do with deep-fried wings that have a thicker coating and that is toss them in sauce. As soon as you do that you lose half that crunchiness that you worked so hard to obtain. No, I put the wings into a large bowl and drizzle them with the sauce first. Then I stir them gently using a rubber spatula to coat them.

You can also just do as I did in the picture above: serve with sauce on the side for dipping. Just as good, just as spicy.

Like Your Wings Dry?

I love dry wings. I love seasoning the heck out of my wings and just enjoying the flavor. No sauce. You can do that too with these wings. Just add your favorite dry wing seasoning to the flour mixture (you can leave out the salt and paprika from the recipe) and cook them as stated. When they come out of the fryer, hit those wings with even more seasoning. While they’re still hot. So it sticks. In minutes (after they cool down just a bit) you’ll be enjoying delicious dry wings!

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Check out my always-growing list of over 100 homemade wing recipes, including sauces and seasonings!

Also try my yummy easy buttermilk-battered Cajun wings!

Easy Buttermilk-Battered Wings
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Easy Buttermilk-Battered Wings

Out-of-this-world crunchy wings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 519kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the buttermilk and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a resealable container or a medium bowl.
  • Add the wings and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2-3" of oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika and remaining salt.
  • Remove the wings from the buttermilk mixture and shake off any excess.
  • Transfer to the flour mixture and toss to coat well.
  • Deep fry the wings until done, 8-12 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with your favorite wing sauce on the side, for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 209mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 1124IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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Sous Vide Deep-Fried Wings

It’s ok if you’re making ‘the face’ right now. I get it from my wife sometimes. Well, quite often, really. It’s usually followed by her saying something like ‘those seem complicated’. Yeah, that might be your first thought (and hers, and a bit, mine) when you look over the recipe for these sous vide deep-fried wings. Do this. Then do that. And that.

But let me tell you, when I took that first bite of the wings every ounce of doubt was gone. These wings are truly amazing. The wings themselves are incredibly tasty. So tender. Amazingly juicy. Really, I could’ve just eaten them by themselves. No sauce, nothing. I have made a lot of wings. A lot. And these are way, way up on the list of my all-time favorites. So yeah, they may seem complicated. But oh, is it ever worth it!

Sous Vide Deep-Fried Wings

The Finish Line

I finished off my sous vide deep-fried wings in the deep fryer (kind of obvious, huh?). No, I didn’t have to. I could’ve reheated the air-dried wings in the oven. Or the air fryer. Or tossed them onto a hot grill. I just needed to heat them up. Get a little crunch on the skin. They don’t spend much time in the hot oil. I do not want to burn that precious skin or over-cook the meat. I’ve come this far, no way do I want to ruin them.

Lastly, I lightly sauced the wings in a Buffalo wing sauce. Lightly because I definitely did not want to overpower the wings. They are amazing. The sauce did not need to be the star of the show. It just needed to be there.

These are great wings.

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Also try my brined sous vide air fryer wings! They’re a mouthful to say, and a mouthful of yumminess too!

Sous Vide Deep-Fried Wings
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Sous Vide Deep-Fried Wings

Totally worth the effort!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Brining and air drying time15 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sous vide, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 695kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the brine

For frying

Instructions

  • Combine the brine ingredients in a large bowl. Stir until the salt is dissolved.
  • Add the wings. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours.
  • Set up your sous vide for 155 F.
  • Remove the wings from the brine and pat dry.
  • Transfer wings to a bag and vacuum seal to remove the air. You can also use a resealable bag and use the displacement method to remove any air, then seal tightly.
  • Sous vide for 3 hours.
  • Remove the wings from the water and open the bag.
  • Remove the wings from the bag and pat dry then transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
  • Place in the fridge (uncovered) overnight to dry the wings. They're cooked so you don't have to worry about contamination.
  • When you're ready to finish the wings, heat 3" of oil in a deep-fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches as needed, fry the wings for 6 minutes.
  • Remove wings and toss in your favorite sauce.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
After removing from the sous vide, you can also sauce the wings then place onto a hot grill for a minute or two to ‘set’ the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 14319mg | Potassium: 1077mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 3929IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg

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

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Brazilian-Style Deep-Fried 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.

Brazilian-Style Deep-Fried 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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Brazilian-Style Deep-Fried Wings
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Brazilian-Style Deep-Fried Wings

Deliciously crunchy wings with a light citrus flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinade time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 93kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Marinade

For the Wings

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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Garlic Parmesan Ranch Wings

I got thru a lot of paper towels. A lot. Because I eat a lot of messy wings. And messy is good. These garlic Parmesan Ranch wings had me reaching for extra paper towels. Lots and lots of butter. Lots of garlic. And of course, lots of cheese. With a wonderful Ranch flavor to boot. Yeah, these are finger-licking good. But you’ll still need paper towels!

Garlic Parmesan Ranch Wings

Make Extra Sauce

I made plenty of extra sauce for these garlic Parmesan Ranch wings. It’s nice to have a little extra on the side, in a little cup, for dipping my wings for extra happiness. But also, any leftover sauce is great for other things. And by other things I mean garlic bread. Man, is the sauce ever great for soppin’ with a big ole slice of garlic bread! So make extra and thank me later!

You don’t really have to deep-fry your wings. Just make the sauce and use it on wings cooked however you prefer.

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Garlic Parmesan Ranch Wings
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Garlic Parmesan Ranch Wings

Lots of great Parmesan flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 613kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

For the Garlic Parmesan Ranch Sauce

Instructions

For the wings

  • Heat 2-3" of oil to 380 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Sprinkle the wings with the salt and pepper.
  • Working in batches if needed, fry the wings until golden brown and the skin has crisped, 8-10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain and cool slightly.
  • Toss wings in sauce and garnish with Parmesan before serving. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the Garlic Parmesan Ranch Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

Double the sauce. If you don’t use it all on your wings, it’s great for soppin’ garlic bread too!

Nutrition

Calories: 613kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 633IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Shore Lunch Cajun Style Wings

These Shore Lunch Cajun style wings are right up my alley. The breading is out-of-this-world fantastic. Such a wonderful crunch and seasoned to absolute perfection. With a nice essence of Cajun flavor and spiciness. Not overpowering, but there. These wings are truly epic. I could eat these wings all day long! As much as I love air fried wings, or grilled wings, and even baked wings, deep-fried wings are my weakness! You can’t get any easier than these. Or better.

Shore Lunch Cajun Style Wings

Eat ‘Em Naked

These Shore Lunch Cajun Style wings don’t require a dipping sauce. They’re great just as they are! But, if you are up for a dip or two, I recommend having a little cup of Buffalo wing sauce. You gotta be careful, though. You don’t want to hide the wonderful flavor of these wings. The breading is the star of this show. Don’t go ruining it by having a sauce fight with all of that wonderful Cajun flavor!

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Also try a spicy version of Shore Lunch Cajun wings!

Shore Lunch Cajun Style Wings
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Shore Lunch Cajun Style Wings

I found these wings to be superb just as they were, hot out of the deep-fryer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 383kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

Instructions

  • Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 350 F.
  • Rinse wings and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Place breading mix into a large resealable baggie. Work in batches if you don't have a large enough bag.
  • Crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat lightly.
  • Working in batches, coat the wings in the eggs then place into the bag. Seal and shake to coat.
  • Fry wings 8-10 minutes or until 180 F internal temperature. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate then to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Optional: Toss wings with Buffalo wing sauce or serve on the side for dipping. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 282mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Andy’s Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading Wings

Easy. Flavorful. Crunchy. And spicy. That’s why we’re here today. That’s why we’re making Andy’s Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading wings. This isn’t complicated. There aren’t 20 steps to follow. We want simple but we want good, tasty results. I keep this fry mix on hand for the times I just want great, uncomplicated, deep-fried wings that have a nice little kick to them.

Andy's Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading Wings

Dry. Or Wet. Or Both

I like to eat my Andy’s Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading wings just as they are, right out of the fryer. If I want, I’ll put a little Buffalo wing sauce on the side to dip my wings into as I go. Might be mild, might be spicy, it just depends on the mood I’m in that day. The only thing I don’t do is toss my wings in sauce. Tossing knocks all of that wonderful breading off the wings. That defeats the purpose of breading them to start with! So I dip my wings instead.

A bit too spicy for your tastes? Try some Andy’s mild breading instead.

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Andy's Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading Wings
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Andy’s Hot N Spicy Chicken Breading Wings

A delicious, perfectly-seasoned lightly crunchy nicely-spicy deep-fried wing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the fry mix and turn to coat well. I like to press the wings into the mix several times to make sure I don't get any 'bald spots'.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • 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-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Andy’s Mild Chicken Breading Wings

Easy. Flavorful. Crunchy. That’s why we’re here today. That’s why we’re making Andy’s Mild Chicken Breading wings. We’re not here because we want some huge list of ingredients and a complicated list of steps to make wings. We want simple but we want results. I keep this fry mix on hand for the times I just want great, uncomplicated, deep-fried wings.

Andy's Mild Chicken Breading Wings

Straight Up. Or With A Twist.

I like to eat my Andy’s Mild Chicken Breading wings ‘dry’…. and I like them ‘wet’. Dry wings, served without any sauce, let me enjoy that great seasoning. It’s really good stuff, and worthy of enjoying on its own. But there’s also nothing wrong with having them dipped in sauce (‘wet’), either. Not tossed in sauce, though. I’m not a fan of tossing deep-fried battered wings in sauce for two reasons. One, all that tossing knocks off that crunchy delicious coating! And two, the wet sauce makes the coating soggy! So I usually dip my wings instead.

For other ways to sauce your wings, check out my huge guide to saucing wings. Trust me, you’ll find a way that’s your favorite!

Andy’s also makes a fantastic spicy breading that really kicks up your wings!

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Andy's Mild Chicken Breading Wings
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Andy’s Mild Chicken Breading Wings

A delicious, perfectly-seasoned lightly crunchy wing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 4
Calories: 275kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Wings

Instructions

For the Wings

  • Rinse the wings. Drain well but do not dry the wings.
  • Add the wings to the fry mix and turn to coat well. I like to press the wings into the mix several times to make sure I don't get any 'bald spots'.
  • Heat 3" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • 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-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 819IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style Wings

I like grabbing a breading box out of my pantry and making deep-fried wings. It’s easy. And luckily, there are several really tasty breading brands on the market. One of my favorites is Shore Lunch. And in particular, their Cajun-flavored breading. I know, the box says ‘fish breading’. You can ignore that. I did, and I used it to make some wings! Crunchy and flavorful, you’ll quickly realize that the box doesn’t have to say ‘chicken’ to be great for chicken!

Today, I wanted something with a bit more kick. So I ’embellished’ the breading and made some Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style wings. Same great flavor as the original, but with some heat. Oh yeah, these are my kind of easy wings!

Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style Wings

No Sauce Required

These Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style wings don’t require a sauce. They’re great just as they are, right out of the deep fryer! But, if you’re craving a little sauce, a little something more, serve them with some Buffalo sauce on the side. Or your favorite dressing. But honestly, the wings are so good without it you won’t miss it if you just eat them ‘naked’.

Also try some Shore Lunch Cajun style wings. Not as spicy, but just as good!

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Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style Wings
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Shore Lunch Spicy Cajun Style Wings

I found these wings to be nice and spicy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 383kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

Instructions

  • Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 350 F.
  • Rinse wings and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Place breading mix into a large resealable baggie and add the cayenne. Seal and shake. Work in batches if you don't have a large enough bag.
  • Crack the eggs into a small bowl and beat lightly.
  • Working in batches, coat the wings in the eggs then place into the bag. Seal and shake to coat.
  • Fry wings 8-10 minutes or until 180 F internal temperature. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate then to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Optional: Toss wings with Buffalo wing sauce or serve on the side for dipping. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.2g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 240mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 282mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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Zatarain’s New Orleans Style Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings

This right here is why I go down the aisle of my local grocery store where they have the chicken fry mixes. There’s usually quite a few of them, and I like to try them all. There are hot ones. Mild ones. A few crunchy ones. Even extra crunchy. All sorts of them. So I always grab some. And I go home and make some wings! Today I made some Zatarain’s New Orleans Style Hot and Spicy Chicken wings. It’s the perfect batter. The kind that sticks to my wings. And it’s nicely crunchy but without being too much so. It’s spicy, but definitely not too spicy. This is my kind of wing mix!

Zatarain's New Orleans Style Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings

Sauce. On The Side.

Sure, you bet, I could eat this Zatarain’s New Orleans Style Hot and Spicy chicken wings straight up. Naked. Without any sauce. And I have and they are darned good. But I can also sauce things up a bit. But on the side. I am not a fan of saucing deep-fried battered wings, in most cases at least. You go to tossing those wings in sauce and two bad things happen. First, that crunchy, delicious batter starts flying off. That’s not good at all. Second, what batter is left gets soggy. And that’s not good either. So I pour my sauce in a little ole cup on the side, perfect for dipping or drizzling right before I take a bite! Perfect!

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Also try some Louisiana Fish Fry spicy fried chicken wings.

Zatarain's New Orleans Style Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Zatarain’s New Orleans Style Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings

Serve 'em naked or with sauce on the side for dunkin' or drizzlin'.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: battered, deep-fried
Servings: 2
Calories: 44kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 2-3" of oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F. While the oil is heating, prepare the wings.
  • Combine the 2 1/2 tablespoons of mix and water in a small bowl. I like to use a whisk to get the mix well distributed.
  • Place the 1/4 cup of mix in a flat bowl such as a small salad bowl.
  • Working in batches as needed, first coat the wings in the wet mix. Get them all good and wet on all sides.
  • Transfer the wings to the dry mix and roll them around, pressing lightly, to coat completely. Add more mix if you need it. Don't be shy!
  • Fry the wings 8-12 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce for dipping.

Notes

I recommend dipping your wings in sauce instead of tossing them in the sauce. Tossing will knock off that beautiful crunchy batter!

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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

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Louisiana Fish Fry Spicy Fried Chicken Wings

Do it. Go down the aisle of your local grocery store where they keep the chicken fry mixes. There’s usually quite a few. Hot. Mild. Crunchy. Extra crunchy. All sorts of them. Grab some. Grab them all. And go home and make some wings! I highly recommend you start out with some Louisiana Fish Fry Spicy Fried chicken wings. It’s the perfect batter, the kind that sticks to the wings. All over. Crunchy. Oh so crunchy. Seasoned perfectly with a little spicy kick.

Louisiana Fish Fry Spicy Fried Chicken Wings

Make It Buffalo-Style

Yep, you sure could eat these Louisiana Fish Fry Spicy Fried chicken wings ‘naked’. No, no, not without clothes on! I mean without any sauce! Me, I wanted a little Buffalo feel to mine. A little more heat. So I served a little cup of Buffalo wing sauce on the side for dipping. I recommend dipping these wings instead of putting them in a bowl and dousing them with sauce and tossing. Tossing will knock that beautiful, delicious, crunchy coating off. What good would that be? So don’t do that. Dip them, if you want.

Need something a bit tamer? Try Louisiana Fish Fry’s less-spicy coating instead.

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Also try some Kentucky Kernel seasoned flour fried chicken wings!

Louisiana Fish Fry Spicy Fried Chicken Wings
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Louisiana Fish Fry Spicy Fried Chicken Wings

Seasoned perfectly with a little spicy kick.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: battered, deep-fried
Servings: 2
Calories: 44kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 2-3" of oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F. While the oil is heating, prepare the wings.
  • Combine the 2 1/2 tablespoons of mix and water in a small bowl. I like to use a whisk to get the mix well distributed.
  • Place the 1/4 cup of mix in a flat bowl such as a small salad bowl.
  • Working in batches as needed, first coat the wings in the wet mix. Get them all good and wet on all sides.
  • Transfer the wings to the dry mix and roll them around, pressing lightly, to coat completely. Add more mix if you need it. Don't be shy!
  • Fry the wings 8-12 minutes or until they reach 165 F. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce for dipping.

Notes

I recommend dipping your wings in sauce instead of tossing them in the sauce. Tossing will knock off that beautiful crunchy batter!

Nutrition

Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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

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  • Made for wings and more
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