Jul 17 2026
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Traditional Wings Recipe

Inspired by Pizza Italia
Time45m
Serves4

Critics choice favorite of The Express-News & The San Antonio Current. Sauce Choices: Spicy Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Cajun, Sweet Thai Chili, Garlic Parmesan, or Tangy BBQ.

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Ingredients

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Wings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken Wings

    Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the wings in the spice mixture until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C). You can test the oil by dropping in a small piece of bread; if it sizzles and browns quickly, the oil is ready.

  3. 3

    Fry the Wings

    Carefully add the wings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the wings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  4. 4

    Toss in Sauce

    In a large bowl, take the fried wings and add your choice of sauce. Toss until the wings are well coated.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the wings hot with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing on the side.

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