Crispy Breaded Deep-Fried Chicken Wings

Golden, crispy, and packed with flavor, these deep-fried chicken wings feature a perfectly seasoned breading and a satisfying crunch in every bite.

These Crispy Breaded Deep-Fried Chicken Wings are the ultimate comfort food, boasting a golden, crunchy coating that locks in juicy, flavorful meat. Seasoned with a blend of garlic, onion, smoked paprika, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat, each wing is double-coated for extra crispiness. Perfectly fried to a mouthwatering golden brown, they’re served hot and fresh, ideal for dipping in your favorite sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard, or spice it up with your favorite hot sauce.

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Fresh
2 lbs chicken wings (drums and flats)
2 large eggs

Packaged
½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornstarch
Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Seasoning
2 tsp baking powder
1½ tsp garlic powder
1½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Preparation

  • Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels. If whole, cut into drums and flats.
  • In one bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
  • In a second large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne if using.
  • Set up a dredging station with the egg wash and seasoned flour.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to frying temperature.

Cooking

  • Dip each wing into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  • For extra crunch, repeat the dip-and-dredge step once more.
  • Fry the wings in batches without overcrowding, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy and cooked through.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to drain and sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.

Serving

  • Serve immediately while crisp.
  • Pair with dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard.
  • Optional: toss with your favorite buffalo or dry rub seasoning before serving.