Mexican Deep Fried Chicken Wings - Crispy Deep Fried Wings with Mexican Spice

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken drumsticks

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Drumsticks are lower in fat, while thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Place cumin seeds, dried coriander leaves, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, and dried garlic granules in a spice grinder along with 2 teaspoons of salt.

Grind the spices until finely blended.

Unpack the chicken wings and cut away the wing tips, discarding them.

Slice through the center joint of each wing.

Sprinkle some of the spice blend over the base of a container and pack in a single layer of wings.

Sprinkle more spice blend over the wings, followed by another layer of wings, continuing until all wings are packed.

Sprinkle any remaining spice over the top of the wings, cover the container, and shake well.

Let the wings marinate for 30 minutes.

Place all-purpose flour into a bowl and whisk eggs in another bowl.

Sprinkle a little flour over a platter to prevent the coated wings from sticking.

Dredge the wings in the flour to coat them completely.

Dip the wings in the whisked eggs to wet all the flour.

Return the wings to the flour for a solid coating.

Transfer the coated wings to the platter and let the coating set for 20 minutes.

Half fill a large pan with oil and heat it to 180°C (350°F).

Carefully drop the wings into the oil and fry for 6 minutes, turning once halfway through.

Use a slotted spoon to lift the wings from the oil and drain excess oil on kitchen paper.

Serve the wings immediately with accompaniments of your choice.

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