Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
Servings: 3 people
Ingredients
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 lb chicken wings
- 3/4 cup All purpose flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 cups corn oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Wash the chicken under cool water, then place it in large bowl or container.
- Combine 4 cups cold water, 1 tbsp salt, and 2 tbsp sugar.
- Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
- Pour the brine ( sugar/salt/water) into the bowl or container with the chicken.
- Make sure that the chicken is covered with the brine.
- Cover the bowl/container, then place in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
- Drain the brine from the bowl, but do not rinse the chicken.
- Season the chicken with the poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Combine the all purpose flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Pour the flour mixture into a large freezer bag, then toss in the chicken wings.
- Shake the bag, until the chicken is well coated with flour.
- Remove the chicken from the bag, and shake off any excess flour.
- Pour the oil into a large skillet, and let it heat up over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully add in the chicken, and fry until golden brown
- Place the chicken on a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Courtesy of: https://www.optimaltoolkit.com
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