The World's Best Fried Chicken Recipe: How To Fry Fried Chicken Wings

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Sriracha offers similar heat with fewer calories.

Rinse chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce until well combined.

Dip each chicken wing into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat the wings in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

Place coated wings on a wire rack and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the coating.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Carefully add wings to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per batch.

Remove wings with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Sprinkle with additional salt and parsley before serving.

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