Tag: deep-fried wings

Buttermilk Wings

I almost crossed the line into grandma’s deep-fried chicken with these buttermilk wings. Actually, I did cross the line. But that’s ok, I saved myself by drizzling traditional Buffalo wing sauce over these crunchy, tasty beauties before devouring them. Yeah, you sure can toss your battered wings in sauce, but beware! That lovely coating can be fragile. It doesn’t like being thrown hither and yon (which I think means tossed a lot). That’s why I prefer to drizzle the wings with sauce or dunk them in it instead.

Buttermilk Wings

A Fantastically Crunchy Tasty Wing

If you have some of your favorite wing seasoning on hand, I recommend substituting it for the salt and paprika when you make these buttermilk wings. It’s a great way to create a sort of deep-fried ‘dry’ wing. Nothing wrong with salt and paprika, nope. But you bought that wing seasoning for a reason! Get it in the flour mix and don’t be shy with it!

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But if it’s just me, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money. And more money means more wings!

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black
Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black

Also try my go-to fried chicken breading.

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

Buttermilk Wings
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Buttermilk Wings

Crazy good fried wings with a perfect coating.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 8
Calories: 607kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the buttermilk and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl. Add the wings. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a few inches of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, paprika and remaining salt.
  • Working in batches, remove wings from the buttermilk. Shake off any excess and coat in the flour mixture.
  • Shake off any excess and add to the fryer and fry for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve with desired wing sauce on the side for dunking or drizzling.

Notes

For a little kick, add a few good shakes of hot sauce to the buttermilk mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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

Deep-Fried Pork Panko Wings

It’s not so much that I was seeking out a low-carb alternative to my deep-fried wing recipes. I don’t usually coat my wings so heavily that carbs are something I consider. But I was looking for something different. Pork panko, well, that’s different so that’s how I ended up here. Deep-fried pork panko wings are just like the ‘regular’ panko ones, just low-carb and I would actually say they are a bit better.

Deep-Fried Pork Panko Wings

Different. In A Good Way.

As you might expect the flavor of the pork rinds makes these deep-fried pork panko wings a bit different than their bread flake-breaded cousins. I think the coating is also a bit moister, juicier. I’d serve these and watch people take that first bite, expecting the ‘usual’ bread or panko flavor and texture. Then spring the news on them! It’s pork rinds! Oh my!

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Pork King Good Low Carb Keto Diet Pork Rind Breadcrumbs! Perfect For Ketogenic, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Sugar Free and Bariatric Diets (Original) (Original, 12 Oz Jar)

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

Deep-Fried Pork Panko Wings
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Deep-Fried Pork Panko Wings

A nice change from the usual panko!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 512kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the breading

Instructions

  • Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Rinse the chicken and pat somewhat dry. Place in a large bowl.
  • Combine the breading ingredients in a small bowl. Make sure you get out any lumps.
  • Sprinkle breading ingredients over the wings. Using your hands, roll the wings in the breading, coating well.
  • Working in batches if needed, fry the wings until done, 8-10 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack-lined pan to drain.
  • Serve with any wing sauce on the side for dipping. I recommend against tossing the wings in sauce as the breading will tend to come off.

Notes

Note: You may want to double the breading ingredients if you prefer to have your wings more heavily coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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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.

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 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.

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

Crispy Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings

I made some delicious dry wings the other day using Kinder’s woodfired garlic rub. Man, were they ever insanely good. I feel in love with the roasted garlic flavor. Mixed with other spices, it’s a rich seasoning that is great on any meat. I was craving some deep-fried wings next, so I decided to add some of the seasoning and make my crispy woodfired garlic dry wings. And boy, did they ever deliver on flavor!

Crispy Woodfired Garlic Wings

Easy. Crunchy. And Tasty.

These crispy woodfired garlic dry wings took no time time prepare and cook. And eat for that matter. Kinder’s seasonings and sauces never disappoint. They don’t cut corners when it comes to quality and flavor. All I had to do was mix a little of this packed-with-roasted garlic seasoning with some flour and coat some wings. I let them ‘get happy’ in the fridge for 30 minutes. Then I fried them. That’s it. That’s all it takes to make perfect wings.

Kinder's Organic Woodfired Garlic Rub, Premium Quality Seasoning, MSG Free and USDA Certified Organic, 3.5 oz
Kinder’s Organic Woodfired Garlic Rub, Premium Quality Seasoning, MSG Free and USDA Certified Organic, 3.5 oz
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

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

Crispy Woodfired Garlic Wings
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Crispy Woodfired Garlic Dry Wings

Crunchy roasted garlic deliciousness.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 570kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning

For the wings

  • 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock

Instructions

  • Combine the flour and rub.
  • Rinse your wings and pat dry.
  • Roll or toss your wings in the coating. Make sure to get them well-coated, but don't get it on too thick.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Toss the wings in the coating one more time. Shake off excess. Discard any leftover coating.
  • 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.
  • Serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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

Hooter’s Hot Wing Sauce Wings

This is what wings are all about. These Hooter’s hot wing sauce wings (deep fried as they should be!) are as close to the real thing as you can get. Lightly crunchy, super tasty breading. Nicely spicy Buffalo wing sauce. No pain here, just great hot wings. This is not a copycat recipe. These wings are made with the same breading and sauce you can order online or pick up in the retail section at any Hooter’s. Get some, make these wings, and be happy!

Hooter's Hot Wings

Beyond Great

I fry up my Hooter’s hot wing sauce wings 6 or so at a time in a Fry Daddy fryer. It makes perfect wings. Only downside is you can’t select the cook temperature, so I end up cooking my wings a bit longer since the oil is around 325 F. Still it makes for great wings in no time with a lot less oil than if I’d used my big restaurant-style fryer!

Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black
Presto 05420 FryDaddy Electric Deep Fryer,Black

If you like to serve your Hooter’s Hot wings with carrots and celery on the side, I recommend that you take a vegetable peeler to remove the outer strings. The celery is oh so much more tender without those pesky things!

Hooters Breading Wing (pack of 3)
Hooters Breading Wing (pack of 3)
Hooters Sauce Wing Hot
Hooters Sauce Wing Hot

Also try some Hooter’s medium wing sauce wings for a little less heat!

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

Hooter's Hot Wings
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5 from 1 vote

Hooter’s Hot Wing Sauce Wings

No pain here, just great hot wings.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 537kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

Instructions

  • Place wings in a large resealable container or baggie.
  • Add half the bag of breading. Seal and shake vigorously to coat the wings. Add more breading if needed to ensure that the wings are well coated.
  • Place the wings in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to cook the wings. Bring to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if needed, fry the wings 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer the wings to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain while cooking the remaining wings.
  • Transfer wings to a resealable container and add half a jar of the wing sauce.
  • Seal and shake to coat well. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.
  • Serve with dressing and carrots and celery.

Notes

Note: If your wing sauce is refrigerated, place into a microwavable bowl and microwave for 20 seconds to melt.

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

Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings

I’ve made my share of deep-fried wings. But I don’t think I’ve had anything like these deep-fried lemon pepper sweet wings. Like the name says, they’re kinda sweet. Not super-sweet, but you’ll notice. Lemon pepper, well, that’s common on wings and a flavor I love. The combination of the sweetness, the citrus and the crunchy breading made for a different, enjoyable wing experience. I liked these. They were new to me and a pleasant change from my ‘usual’ deep-fried wings.

Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings

Crunchy Yummy

The breading on these deep-fried lemon pepper sweet wings is nice and crunchy. I like my wings crunchy. Deep-fried or not. I like that crunch. The breading is packed with flavor too. It’s not just flour and salt and pepper. It brings more of that lemon pepper flavor to the party. It’s not crazy citrusy, but you get the flavor.

To offset the sweetness of these wings I served a little spicy Buffalo wing sauce on the side in place of my usual blue cheese dressing. I didn’t go crazy dunking my wings into it, but every once in a while I’d sneak a piece over and get some heat on it.

Lawry's Zesty Lemon & Pepper Wings Seasoning Mix, 20.75 oz - One 20.75 Ounce Container of Lemon Pepper Wing Seasoning Blend, Perfect on Fried Foods, Vegetables, Onion Rings and More
Lawry’s Zesty Lemon & Pepper Wings Seasoning Mix, 20.75 oz – One 20.75 Ounce Container of Lemon Pepper Wing Seasoning Blend, Perfect on Fried Foods, Vegetables, Onion Rings and More

Also try my copycat of Wingstop’s lemon pepper wings.

Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings
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Deep-Fried Lemon Pepper Sweet Wings

Crunchy sweet wings with a hint of citrus!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade time1 day
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, sweet
Servings: 6
Calories: 732kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

For the breading

For the seasoning

For the frying

Instructions

For the wings

  • Place wings in a large bowl or resealable container.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the remaining wing ingredients. Pour over the wings and toss or stir to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1-12 hours.

For the breading

  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl or shallow plate, such as a pie plate.

For the seasoning

  • Combine all ingredients.

For the frying

  • Heat 2-3" of oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F.
  • Working in batches as needed, remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and add to the breading mixture.
  • Coat each piece completely then fry 8-12 minutes or until the wings are golden brown and at 165 F internally. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain as you cook the remaining wings.
  • Sprinkle the chicken liberally with the seasoning and serve.

Notes

Serve with warmed Buffalo wing sauce on the side for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 237mg | Sodium: 1412mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 614IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 4mg

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

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