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Secret Spice Blend Fried Chicken Wings

And like that I crossed the invisible line between fried wings and grandma’s fried chicken. But, unlike grandma’s deliciousness, my secret spice blend fried chicken wings pack a good little kick. Every bite is a bite into crunchy, moist, flavorful greatness. No, these aren’t Buffalo wings. Not even close. But sometimes you need a break for those saucy yummy classics. And that sometime is now!

Secret Spice Blend Fried Chicken Wings

Yes, They Seem Kinda Familiar

These secret spice blend fried chicken wings are a take on the spicy chicken fillet sandwich you could get at Wendy’s.  Heck, for all I know you can still get the sandwiches. Me, I’m a wing guy. So any time I come across a tasty chicken recipe, I try and adapt it for wings. And I did. These wings hit the spot. I love the coating on them. The spice blend is perfect.

You can use the wet mix for any coating. Even store-bought fried chicken breading. The simple combination of just water and hot sauce adds just a little special flavor to whatever you are deep frying.

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Also try my easy buttermilk-battered Cajun wings.

Secret Spice Blend Fried Chicken Wings
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Secret Spice Blend Fried Chicken Wings

These wings hit the spot.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 2
Calories: 739kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

For the dry mix

For the wet mix

Instructions

  • Heat 2-3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Combine the dry mix ingredients in a shallow bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine the hot sauce and water. Note: A short narrow glass works great too!
  • Working one wing section at a time, dip the wings into the dry mix and coat on all sides. Shake off any excess.
  • Dunk the wing section into the wet mix. Shake off any excess.
  • Return the wing section to the dry mix and again coat on each side. Shake off any excess.
  • Fry wing sections 8-10 minutes or until done and golden brown and crispy.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate or rack to drain.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 739kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 4302mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2538IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 5mg

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

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Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce

I have to admit, this recipe seemed a little… odd…. when I first read it. Diced onion in Ranch dressing was not something I’d done before. In a French dressing, sure. But not Ranch. And when I first made this and tried it the onion confused my tongue. Little crunchy things made me think blue cheese crumbles but they didn’t taste like blue cheese. But I powered forward and let me say, I absolutely loved this garlic Ranch dipping sauce. It needed a full night in the fridge to really come to full flavor. And once it did, I found it perfect for dipping my wings.

Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce

Joe Cool

This garlic Ranch dipping sauce was just what I needed along side my screaming-hot Buffalo wings. I needed something to cool me off. I was sweating. And yes, I was crying. But, a quick dunk in this sauce brought me back to normal. Well, as normal as I was before I took that first bite at least.

This sauce has the right consistency to stick to your wings. Without being too thick. And that’s important. The onions soften overnight, adding great flavor without being ‘chunky’.

And of course, it’s great on salads, too. Or for dipping your carrot and celery sticks.

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Also try my copycat Wingstop blue cheese dressing.

Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce
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Garlic Ranch Dipping Sauce

Great on salads, too!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dipping Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dipping sauce, garlic, Ranch
Servings: 16
Calories: 281kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk together all ingredients for at least 30 seconds until creamy.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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

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Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings

No, it’s not a typo. I made air fryer Thousand Island wings. Oh and not only did I make them, I loved them. Big time. When I first read the recipe I wasn’t sure about what I was getting myself into. Was I about to waste a bunch of good ingredients for some crazy idea that should’ve never come to fruition?

Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings

Oh, That Sauce!

The wings for these air fryer Thousand Island wings are pretty much your standard, good air fryer wings. No special seasoning. No special treatment. Nothing that is going to fight with the real star of the show: the sauce. At first, the combination of Thousand Island dressing, onion soup mix and apricot preserves may seem odd. But it ends up being a wonderfully tangy, slightly sweet, tasty sauce that is truly finger-licking good.

Dip Away

Make extra sauce. Dip your wings in it. Dip chips in it. You can even dip (gasp!) chicken nuggets in it. Pretty much anything.

Want Heat?

Add a few good pinches of red pepper flake if you want a bit of a kick to your sauce. But don’t go crazy with it. You don’t want the heat to take over the wonderful flavor.

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Also try my air fryer maple wings.

Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings
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Air Fryer Thousand Island Wings

Your standard air fryer wings, with an amazing sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 223kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce

Instructions

For the wings

  • Season the wings with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches if needed, air fry the wings for 12 minutes.
  • Flip the wings and air fry another 12 minutes.
  • Turn the air fryer temperature to 400 F and fry another 6 minutes or until the wings are golden brown.
  • Remove the wings and toss in the sauce. Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

For the sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. If any of your ingredients are refrigerated you'll want to warm the mixture over low heat in a medium saucepan while your wings are cooking.

Notes

Store any leftover sauce in the fridge. Reheat it over medium heat before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg

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

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How To Make Perfect Wings using a Char-Broil Big Easy

I have cooked a LOT of chicken wings on my Char-Broil Big Easy. It’s my favorite way to cook wings, other than deep frying. The Big Easy cooks wings so easily and quickly. I usually finish off the wings over a hot grill to get a bit of a crunch on the skin. Well, no more. Crispy wings on the Char-Broil Big Easy are fantastic! This is how to make perfect wings using a Char-Broil Big Easy time after time!

Now I can get delicious, tender, moist, crunchy wings on the Big Easy without grilling them afterwards. These crispy wings are fantastic. This is it, the way to do wings on the cooker you thought was only for turkey!

How To Make Perfect Wings using a Char-Broil Big Easy

Dry Skin Means Crispy Skin

The key to getting the wings crispy is to dry out the skin so that takes on a good crunch under the high heat of the Big Easy. You can (and should!) also pick up a bunk bed basket that doubles the amount of room you’ll have for cooking wings. You don’t want to crowd the wings into the cooker or they won’t cook evenly. This how to make perfect wings using a Char-Broil Big Easy, time after time!

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Check out my other food block, Life’s A Tomato, for tons and tons of other recipes for the Char-Broil Big Easy.

You can also make delicious crispy wings in a convection oven!

Perfect Wings using a Char-Broil Big Easy
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Perfect Wings using a Char-Broil Big Easy

The Big Easy does wings up right!
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 506kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Rinse the wings and pat them very dry with paper towels.
  • Place on a sheet pan or plate and cover with more paper towels. Refrigerate for 2 hours to further dry out the skin.
  • Preheat oven to 250 F.
  • Transfer wings to a resealable baggie or container. Add in the baking powder and salt. Seal, and shake or toss to coat well.
  • Spray a baking rack with the non-stick spray and put it over a baking sheet that is lined with foil.
  • Place wings onto rack but do not crowd them.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. While baking, fire up your Big Easy.
  • Transfer wings to the Big Easy and cook another 10-20 minutes or until done.
  • Toss wings in your favorite sauce.  Click here for our guide on how to sauce your wings.

Notes

Want your wings even crisper? Toss them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes after cooking on the Big Easy. Keep an eye on them, though!

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 175mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 333IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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Spicy Fried Wings

Do not let the ‘spicy’ in spicy fried wings scare you off if you’re not into kicked-up wings! As written, these wings are perfectly spiced. You want more heat? Add more cayenne. They’re fantastic as-is. The wings have the perfect crunchy batter and are tender and juicy. Every bite is packed with flavor. So, to keep from everyone thinking I’ve abandoned classic wings and made grandma’s fried chicken, I served these with Buffalo sauce. Surprisingly, I like drizzling them with the sauce. Or dipping them.

Spicy Fried Wings

No Dinky Wings Here

These spicy fried wings are dangerously addicting. They’re deceptively filling too. After eating one I thought “boy, I could probably eat 12 of these”. After 6 or so I thought “boy, I’m full”.

Brush. Drizzle. Dunk. But Don’t Toss.

If you like to toss your wings in Buffalo sauce (or any sauce), let me talk you out of doing that with these wings. Fried wings are of course coated. Besides, that coating is a big reason you made them. Tossing them in a bowl with a bunch of sauce and watching them bounce off the sides is a good way to knock all of that coating off. You don’t want that. Instead, I recommend that you drizzle them with the sauce or even brush it on instead. Or just dunk your wings in the sauce. But don’t toss them.

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

Spicy Fried Wings
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Spicy Fried Wings

Crazy delicious wings with just the right amount of heat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time14 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 680kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the seasoning

For the wings

For the dredge

Instructions

  • Combine all of the seasoning ingredient together.
  • Place wings in a large bowl or resealable container. Sprinkle with the seasoning and toss to coat.
  • Seal or cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  • Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
  • Whisk together the eggs with the hot sauce in a shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Combine salt and flour in another shallow bowl or pie plate.
  • Working in batches as needed, coat the wings in the egg mixture.
  • Shake off the excess and then coat them in the flour.
  • Fry the wings 8-10 minutes, flipping once. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

Notes

Serve with Buffalo wing sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 268mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 860IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4mg

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

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Alfredo Chicken Wings

These Alfredo chicken wings are proof that sometimes its a good idea to step outside of your wing comfort zone and try something you’d never thought you’d try. Sure, I’m a big fan of chicken alfredo. It’s on my menu rotation often around here. But for some reason I’d never thought of saucing wings in that wonderfully creamy rich sauce. Well, let me tell you folks! These are great wings! Totally different. Totally great! And boy, talk about a ‘wow’ factor!

You can cook the wings any way you want. Oven. Deep fryer. Air fryer. It doesn’t really matter. Just get them in that delicious, creamy, rich cheesy sauce and get to eating! (And smiling!)

Alfredo Chicken Wings

Homemade. Or From A Bottle.

I’ve included the ingredients and steps to make a quick and easy Alfredo sauce from scratch. And it’s great stuff on these Alfredo chicken wings. But you don’t have to make your own if you don’t want to. Just grab a bottle of your favorite sauce from the store and warm it up. Boom. Instant creamy wing sauce. Who knew?

Just A Tad, Thanks

Now, I like a good bit of sauce on my chicken alfredo. But on my wings, I went a bit lighter. I still wanted to taste that delicious wing. Next time, I might serve a little extra warmed sauce on the side, for dipping. Heck, ‘might’ nothing. I will.

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Also try my crispy air fryer Parmesan wings.

Alfredo Chicken Wings
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Alfredo Chicken Wings

Different. And good. Very good.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: alfredo sauce, wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 5085kcal

Ingredients

For the wings

For the sauce (see note)

Instructions

For the wings

  • Note: These instructions are for cooking the wings in the oven. You can cook the wings any way you like, like in an air fryer or deep fryer, and coat in the sauce before serving.
  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Season the wings with salt and pepper. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Bake wings for 20 minutes.
  • While the wings are cooking make the sauce. Keep the sauce warm while the wings finish.
  • Flip the wings and bake another 20 minutes.
  • Flip one more time and finish cooking for 15 more minutes.
  • If you want more crisp or color to your wings you can place them under the broiler for a few minutes. Keep an eye on them while using the broiler.
  • Transfer wings to the sauce (working in batches as needed) and turn to coat.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley and more parmesan.

For the sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium pan over medium heat.
  • Slowly whisk in the whipping cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper, stir and let come to a slow boil.
  • Turn heat down to low and let simmer 3-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
  • Add the cheese and stir.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

You can substitute 2 cups of store-bought Alfredo sauce. Just warm it slightly while the wings are cooking.
If you like your wings extra saucy you may want to double the sauce recipe. You can always use any leftover sauce (if there is any) over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 5085kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 283g | Fat: 425g | Saturated Fat: 193g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 55g | Monounsaturated Fat: 139g | Trans Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1680mg | Sodium: 6586mg | Potassium: 2802mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 10099IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 1110mg | Iron: 15mg

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

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Twice-Fried Air Fryer Wings

What started out as an experiment turned out to be some of the best wings I’ve made. These twice-fried air fryer wings have tremendous flavor. More than just if I’d just seasoned some wings and tossed them into the fryer. No sauce at first. An initial cool and an overnight stay in the fridge turns out almost like dry-brining the wings. The meat has much more flavor. The texture is still great. The skin is still crunchy. Saucing them after the second fry is optional in my opinion. They’re great without a sauce.

Twice-Fried Air Fryer Wings

More Flavor. More Better.

I recommend that you go heavy with the seasoning for the first fry of these twice-fried air fryer wings. That flavor will ‘soak’ in overnight in the fridge. You don’t need to season them again after that. You can add some after the last fry if you want. And you can add sauce at that time too, if you wish.

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Also try my ‘normal’ air fryer wings.

Twice-Fried Air Fryer Wings
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Twice-Fried Air Fryer Wings

I recommend that you go heavy with the seasoning for the first fry.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 day 45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer, wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 13kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Lightly spray the basket of your air fryer with non-stick spray. Preheat per manufacturer's recommendation.
  • Toss the wing flats and drumettes with the seasoning.
  • Add the wings to the basket (be careful it’s hot!). If you have trouble fitting them without overlapping, stand the drumettes along the sides of the basket.
  • Cook at 360 F for 12 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the wings (rotate the drumettes if they are standing) and cook another 12 minutes again at 360 F.
  • Flip the wings one last time. Cook another 6 minutes at 400 F.
  • Remove wings and let them cool completely. Place into a resealable container and place into the refrigerator overnight.
  • Preheat your air fryer per manufacturer's recommendation to 400 F. While the air fryer is heating remove the wings from the fridge.
  • Add wings to air fryer basket and cook 10-15 minutes or until hot.
  • Remove and toss with your favorite wing sauce. 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: 13kcal | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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

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Three Ingredient Buffalo Wings

This is how I do it. I make a batch of this sauce, toss in some right-out-of-the-fryer wings, and get to it. Heck, the wings can be cooked in any way as long as I’ve got this sauce to toss them in. Air fryer. Baked. Grilled. I don’t care. Just give me some sauce and big ole stack of napkins. I love me some three ingredient Buffalo wings. I want sauce dripping down my arms and I want it on my shirt. And all in my beard. Yeah, it’s not pretty, I know that. But it’s good. Darned good.

Three Ingredient Buffalo Wings

Just Good. Really Good.

No one is going to judge you when you devour some three ingredient Buffalo wings. They know you’re eating the best there is. The classic. Buttery. Crazy good cayenne flavor with yummy spices added in. And a hint of garlic. So good and yet so simple.

Pro tip: I like to dip fries or potato chips in any sauce that drips down onto my plate.

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

Three Ingredient Buffalo Wing Sauce
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Three Ingredient Buffalo Wings

Traditional flavor. And heat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Buffalo wings
Servings: 6
Calories: 639kcal

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the wings

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

Instructions

For the sauce

  • To make the sauce, combine the butter, garlic powder and hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until melted. Keep warm until ready to use.

For the wings

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 0.02g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg

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
Melinda’s Wing Connoisseur Collection - Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Set for Buffalo Wings - With Creamy Style Cayenne Habanero, Thai Sweet Chili, Spicy Garlic Parmesan & Ghost Pepper - 12 oz, 4 Pack
Melinda’s Wing Connoisseur Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Set for Buffalo Wings – With Creamy Style Cayenne Habanero, Thai Sweet Chili, Spicy Garlic Parmesan & Ghost Pepper – 12 oz, 4 Pack

Deep-Fried Dry Wings

Oh how I do love dry wings. Normally, that means ‘just’ seasoning wings hot out off the grill or out of the air-fryer. This time I decided to up my game and try deep-fried dry wings. There’s nothing fancy or complicated going on here. Just a simple coating with tons of flavor, fried until crispy golden, and tossed in more seasoning. Every bite is full of flavor. I love these wings.

Deep-Fried Dry Wings

Simple. And Delicious.

I like to keep my deep-fried dry wings as simple as possible. Most of the time I’m making these for lunch so I don’t have a lot of time for fru-fru batters or complicated techniques. But that doesn’t mean I don’t want great wings. If I’m making wings you can bet they’re going to be great.

Have It Your Way

You can use just about any seasoning you want for these wings. It doesn’t have to be a wing seasoning either. Burger seasonings, chicken, you name it, they all work here. As long as you like the seasoning, you’ll like the wings!

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!

Deep-Fried Dry Wings
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Deep-Fried Dry Wings

Super-flavorful, super-crunchy wings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: deep-fried, dry wings
Servings: 1
Calories: 207kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the wings

For the coating (makes more than you'll need, save the extra for more wings!)

Instructions

For the coating

  • Place the ingredients in a bowl or sealable container. Cover and shake to combine or whisk.
  • Keep in an air-right container until ready to use.

For the wings

  • Place wings in a resealable container or baggie.
  • Add a tablespoon of the coating. Seal and shake to coat. If you want a thicker batter, add more coating and shake again.
  • Heat 3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Add the wings and fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and the wings are done. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to dry.
  • Transfer the wings to a bowl and sprinkle with additional wing seasoning. Toss or stir to coat.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

I prefer to seasoning my wings immediately after cooking them. The seasoning will stick to the surface of the hot wings better than if you wait until they cool off.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

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

Anchor Bar 5 Pack Gift Box
Anchor Bar 5 Pack Gift Box
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
Melinda’s Wing Connoisseur Collection - Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Set for Buffalo Wings - With Creamy Style Cayenne Habanero, Thai Sweet Chili, Spicy Garlic Parmesan & Ghost Pepper - 12 oz, 4 Pack
Melinda’s Wing Connoisseur Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Set for Buffalo Wings – With Creamy Style Cayenne Habanero, Thai Sweet Chili, Spicy Garlic Parmesan & Ghost Pepper – 12 oz, 4 Pack

Ranch Blue Cheese Dressing

Can it be this easy? All those years of standing in front of an open fridge, trying to decide… Will it be Ranch? Or blue cheese? What shall I dip my wings in today? Well, Ranch blue cheese dressing is the correct answer! I love blue cheese. Sometimes I want it funkier than other times. And Ranch? Well, I can drink it straight out of the bottle.

These are happy days indeed my fellow wing lovers. Both tastes in one easy ready-to-dip mix.

Ranch Blue Cheese Dressing

A Little More Funk, Please

Want a bit more of that classic funkiness in your Ranch blue cheese dressing? Sure, you could just adjust the ratio of one dressing to another, though I’m a big fan of equal parts of both. Nope, just add some finely crumbled blue cheese, stir, and serve. Done.

Good On More Than Wings

And yes, this dressing is absolutely fantastic on a garden salad, too. Or use it for dipping vegetables. It’s a winner. An easy winner.

Check out my new site, Dress My Salad, for more great salad dressing ideas!

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

Also try my copycat of the Ranch dressing at Wingstop!

Ranch Blue Cheese Dressing
Print Recipe
5 from 1 vote

Ranch Blue Cheese Dressing

This dressing is absolutely fantastic on a garden salad, too.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Dipping Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blue cheese, dipping sauce, Ranch
Servings: 4
Calories: 637kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or resealable container.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Shake or stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 637kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 34g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 2231mg | Potassium: 83mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg

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

Anchor Bar 5 Pack Gift Box
Anchor Bar 5 Pack Gift Box
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
Melinda’s Wing Connoisseur Collection - Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Set for Buffalo Wings - With Creamy Style Cayenne Habanero, Thai Sweet Chili, Spicy Garlic Parmesan & Ghost Pepper - 12 oz, 4 Pack
Melinda’s Wing Connoisseur Collection – Craft Wing Sauce & Condiment Set for Buffalo Wings – With Creamy Style Cayenne Habanero, Thai Sweet Chili, Spicy Garlic Parmesan & Ghost Pepper – 12 oz, 4 Pack