Easy Buttermilk-Battered Cajun Wings
Incredibly tasty with an amazing crunch.
Servings 6
Calories 519kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
- ¼ teaspoon hot sauce or more, to taste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the buttermilk, hot sauce and 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 Cajun seasoning.
- 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 sauce, 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