THE BEST CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN WINGS | BAHAMIAN COOKING

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are often less expensive and still flavorful.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Cornmeal adds crunch and is often cheaper.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Ketchup with vinegar can mimic the sweetness and tang.

Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels

Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl

Dip wings in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off

Coat wings in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering

Fry wings in batches, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes

Remove wings and drain on paper towels

Toss wings in a bowl with hot sauce until evenly coated

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving

Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing if desired

Cooking Techniques

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