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The Crispiest, Juiciest Southern Fried Chicken Wings (Double-Fry Technique)

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Learn the secrets to making restaurant-style fried chicken wings at home. This Southern recipe uses a buttermilk soak and the crucial double-fry method to guarantee shatteringly crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat every time.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken wings, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to tenderize the meat.
  2. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. This is your dry coating mixture.
  3. Remove the wings from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, but do not wipe them dry. Dredge each wing thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing the coating firmly onto the skin.
  4. Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 300°F (150°C).
  5. Perform the first fry: Carefully place a few wings into the hot oil, ensuring you do not overcrowd the pot. Fry for 6 to 7 minutes until lightly golden brown and cooked through. Remove the wings and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let them rest for at least 10 minutes. This step dries the crust.
  6. Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Perform the second fry: Return the rested wings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the crust is deep golden brown and extremely crispy.
  8. Remove the wings immediately and place them back on the wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve hot for game day or your next gathering.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to your dry coating mixture.
  • The double-fry method is key to achieving that restaurant-style crunch that stays crisp longer.
  • Serve these flavorful fried chicken wings with your favorite dipping sauce.

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