Southern Fried Chicken Wings Recipe
Tossed in your choice of sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Wings
Coating
Frying
Sauce (Optional)
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken wings and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for better flavor.
Coating
- 2
Mix the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- 3
Dredge the Wings
Remove the marinated chicken wings from the refrigerator. Shake off excess buttermilk and dredge each wing in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated. Place coated wings on a wire rack to rest for 10 minutes.
Frying
- 4
- 5
Fry the Wings
Carefully add the coated chicken wings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 6
Drain the Wings
Remove the wings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Saucing
- 7
Toss in Sauce
If desired, toss the fried wings in your choice of sauce such as buffalo or barbecue. Serve immediately.