Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 5 pounds chicken wings, wing tips on
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, as needed
- 2 teaspoons onion powder, as needed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, as needed
- 1 packet Sazon seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, granulated, as needed
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning, as needed
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
For the Dry Dredge
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, as needed
- 1/2 packet Sazon seasoning, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon, granulated, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning, as needed
For Frying
- 6 cups canola oil, or vegetable oil, as needed for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the 5 pounds of chicken wings (with wing tips on) into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Season the chicken wings generously with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Add 1 packet of Sazon seasoning, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, and 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning. Crack 5 eggs directly into the bowl with the chicken and seasonings.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Pour 1/2 cup of pickle juice and 1/2 cup of hot sauce over the chicken and seasonings. Using your hands, thoroughly mix all ingredients until the chicken wings are completely coated in the marinade. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In a separate large bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Season this dry mixture with additional garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, 1/2 packet of Sazon, 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, and 1/2 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning. Mix the dry ingredients well to ensure even distribution of seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Fill a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot with enough high-heat oil (such as canola or vegetable oil) to submerge the chicken wings. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accuracy.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, take one seasoned chicken wing from the wet marinade and dredge it completely in the dry flour mixture. Ensure every part of the wing is coated, then gently shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Carefully lower the coated chicken wings into the preheated 350°F oil. Fry the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown, crispy, and begin to float to the surface. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Once cooked, use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the fried chicken wings from the oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels or on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining chicken wings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Serve the crispy fried chicken wings immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
For the Chicken Marinade
- 5 pounds chicken wings, wing tips on
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, as needed
- 2 teaspoons onion powder, as needed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, as needed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme, as needed
- 1 packet Sazon seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, granulated, as needed
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning, as needed
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 cup pickle juice
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
For the Dry Dredge
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch, as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, as needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, as needed
- 1/2 packet Sazon seasoning, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon, granulated, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose seasoning, as needed
For Frying
- 6 cups canola oil, or vegetable oil, as needed for frying
Instructions
- 1
Place the 5 pounds of chicken wings (with wing tips on) into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Season the chicken wings generously with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Add 1 packet of Sazon seasoning, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, and 1 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning. Crack 5 eggs directly into the bowl with the chicken and seasonings.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Pour 1/2 cup of pickle juice and 1/2 cup of hot sauce over the chicken and seasonings. Using your hands, thoroughly mix all ingredients until the chicken wings are completely coated in the marinade. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In a separate large bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Season this dry mixture with additional garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried thyme, 1/2 packet of Sazon, 1/2 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, and 1/2 teaspoon of all-purpose seasoning. Mix the dry ingredients well to ensure even distribution of seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Fill a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot with enough high-heat oil (such as canola or vegetable oil) to submerge the chicken wings. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure accuracy.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, take one seasoned chicken wing from the wet marinade and dredge it completely in the dry flour mixture. Ensure every part of the wing is coated, then gently shake off any excess flour.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Carefully lower the coated chicken wings into the preheated 350°F oil. Fry the chicken for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown, crispy, and begin to float to the surface. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Once cooked, use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the fried chicken wings from the oil. Place them on a plate lined with paper towels or on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining chicken wings.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Serve the crispy fried chicken wings immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min