These crispy fried chicken wings are golden, crunchy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The secret is a well-seasoned coating and frying the wings until the crust is beautifully crisp.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 2 lbs (900 g) chicken wings
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
For the crispy batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup cold water
- 1 egg
For frying
- Vegetable or peanut oil, as needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
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