Tag: deep-fried wings

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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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

Also try my Alfredo chicken wings.

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.

Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection - Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings - Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce - 12 oz, 6 Pack
Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

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!

Shore Lunch Fish Breading Batter Mix, Cajun Style (9 Ounce (Pack of 6))
Shore Lunch Fish Breading Batter Mix, Cajun Style (9 Ounce (Pack of 6))

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.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings

Most of the time, you’ll find me making my wings on one of my grills. Quite regularly, actually. But sometimes I am just not up to fighting the weather or I prefer a more traditional wing. That’s when my restaurant-style deep-fried wings make an appearance. For me, a deep-fried wing has to be battered, but not heavily so. Somewhere between grandma’s fried chicken and no-batter-at-all is what I want. Something for the wing sauce to stick to, and something with just a little crunch. A little kick, if I want. Like these wings, right here.

Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings

My Go-To Recipe

This is my base recipe for my restaurant-style deep-fried wings. When I’m cooking dry wings (not sauced after cooking), I will often take the dry wing spices and incorporate them into the coating, leaving out the paprika and/or cayenne if they will clash. My Buffalo Ranch dry wings are a great example.

Big Wings Take Longer (Duh!)

Frying time varies with the size of your wings. I always buy family packs of fresh wings. They’re big and meaty and take a full 9 minutes or longer to fry. If you buy frozen un-cooked wings (thaw them first!) you’ll often find they are smaller and don’t require so much cooking time.

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

Also try my crazy-good Grippos-crusted wings!

Check out my always-growing list of over 200 favorite store-bought wing sauces and seasonings!

Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings
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Restaurant-Style Deep-Fried Wings

This is my base recipe for my restaurant-style deep-fried wings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 537kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the coating (feel free to add your favorite wing seasoning too!)

Instructions

  • Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 375 F.
  • Rinse wings and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Combine the coating ingredients and sprinkle some (but not all) over the wings. Toss to coat. If the wings don't get fully coated add some more coating. You might have leftover coating.
  • Working in batches, transfer wings to the oil and fry 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate then to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Toss with your favorite seasoning and/or sauce and serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg

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

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

General Tso’s Chicken Wings

I stopped at a Wing’s Etc not long ago when I was out of town on a little trip. I’d never been to one. I ordered their wings sauced up in the Say It Ain’t Tso sauce. I devoured them like I hadn’t eaten in days. The sauce was sweet. And a little spicy. And the wings were cooked perfectly. Service was fantastic too. When I got home I set out to make my own General Tso chicken wings.

General Tso's Chicken Wings

Nothing But Greatness

I could eat General Tso’s chicken wings daily. The sauce is definitely one of my all-time favorites. My version isn’t overly sweet. But it does bring a little heat. Not such a fan of a spicy wing sauce? Just cut back a bit on the red pepper flakes. I wouldn’t leave it out, though, because I think it adds an important flavor to the sauce.

The wings here are easy. Just tossed in cornstarch and deep-fried. No seasonings required. The sauce is the winner here. I recommend making extra.

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hoisin Sauce, 10 Ounce
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Hoisin Sauce, 10 Ounce

Also try some orange sesame wings.

General Tso's Chicken Wings
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General Tso’s Chicken Wings

A wonderful combination of sweet and heat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 196kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce (I like to double the amounts)

Instructions

For the sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Stirring often, bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Continue simmering, stirring, until the desired consistency is achieved. Keep warm until ready to use.

For the wings

  • Heat 3"-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep-fryer.
  • Place wings into a bowl.
  • Add the cornstarch and toss the wings to coat well.
  • Deep-fry the wings 8-10 minutes until they reach 165 F.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Transfer wings to a bowl and drizzle with the sauce. Stir gently to coat.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

I like to double, and even triple, the sauce recipe because the sauce is so good!

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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Melinda’s Craft Wing Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Gift Set for Buffalo Wings – Black Truffle Hot Sauce, Thai Sweet Chili, Sticky Asian, Garlic Parmesan, Habanero, & Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce – 12 oz, 6 Pack

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.

Andy's Breading Chicken Hot, 10 oz
Andy’s Breading Chicken Hot, 10 oz

Also try some Zatarain’s New Orleans style hot and spicy wings!

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.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

Beer-Battered Fried Smoked Wings

Was this necessary? Did I have to make beer-battered fried smoked wings? What??? We don’t ask silly questions like that here at For the Wing. Of course I had to make these! Are you kidding me? Look at them! Heck yeah it was a crazy idea. A crazy good one! Super-tasty lightly-smoky wings coated in a wonderful beer batter then fries up lightly crunchy and yummy! The question isn’t should I make these beer-battered fried smoked wings. The question is… how often should I make them!

Beer-Battered Fried Smoked Wings

A Total Taste Experience

Although these beer-battered fried smoked wings are not difficult to make, the taste and bite are amazing. You’d think that there’s a lot more going on than there is. The batter is wonderful. It’d be great on fish. Chicken planks. Broccoli. Anything. The wings have a wonderful smoky flavor while the meat is still moist and tender. These are great wings. And a real ‘wow’ moment when you serve them, too!

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

These wings are fantastic. You might also want to try my non-battered smoked-and-fried version.

Beer-Battered Fried Smoked Wings
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Beer-Battered Fried Smoked Wings

Totally different and totally amazing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, smoked
Servings: 6
Calories: 638kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the smoked wings

For the beer batter

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for 225 F. Use any wood you like. I used Jack Daniel’s whiskey barrel chunks because I wanted a good, noticeable smoke flavor. Use a lighter wood if you want your wings to be a little less smoky.
  • Toss the wings with plenty of the Buffalo wing seasoning. When you think you’ve added enough, add more. This is not the time to be shy.
  • Place the wings onto the smoker and smoke for 2 hours. No need to rotate or flip them.
  • When done, remove from the smoker. You can deep fry them immediately or freeze them for thawing and frying later.
  • To fry, heat oil to 350 F.
  • In a small bowl or shallow plate, place the remaining 1/2 cup of flour.
  • Lightly toss the wings in the flour and shake off any excess.
  • Whisk together the remaining 1 1/2 cups of the flour and the beer along with the salt and smoked paprika in a large bowl.
  • Working in batches, dip in the batter.
  • Fry until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

If you want a thicker batter on the wings, add a little less than the 1 1/2 cups of beer to begin with. Stir. If the batter is too thick add more beer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 553mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 498IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4mg

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

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

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!

Andys MIld Chicken Breading (Pack of 2)
Andys MIld Chicken Breading (Pack of 2)

Also try some Shore Lunch spicy Cajun style wings.

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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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

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’.

T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel
T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

Also try Zatarain’s New Orleans Style hot and spicy chicken wings!

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.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each

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!

Zatarain's New Orleans Style Hot & Spicy Chicken Fry Mix, 9 oz (Pack of 3)
Zatarain’s New Orleans Style Hot & Spicy Chicken Fry Mix, 9 oz (Pack of 3)

Also try some Louisiana Fish Fry spicy fried chicken wings.

Zatarain's New Orleans Style Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings
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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.

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Also try some Kentucky Kernel seasoned flour fried chicken wings!

Louisiana Fish Fry Spicy Fried Chicken Wings
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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.

Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each
Buffalo Wild Wings Milder Variety Bundle: Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, Asian Zing: 12 Ounces Each