The Best Chicken Wings

The Best Chicken Wings
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    86

Crispy, flavorful, and utterly addictive, these chicken wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The secret lies in the concentrated sauce that clings to every inch of the perfectly cooked chicken, creating an explosion of taste in every bite.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    4 g
  • Cholesterol
    117 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    28 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    857 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    39 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large, high-sided saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Carefully fry chicken wings in the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes per batch. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil and allow to cool slightly. (Cook time: 20-30 minutes)

03

Step

In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted margarine, hot sauce, chopped garlic, dry onion soup mix, lemon juice, and dried basil until well combined and smooth. This creates a concentrated, flavorful sauce. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

04

Step

Place the fried chicken wings into a large resealable bag. Pour the prepared sauce over the wings, seal the bag tightly, and shake well to ensure every wing is thoroughly coated in the delicious sauce. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

05

Step

Spread the sauced wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce has baked onto the chicken and is slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes. This final baking step melds the flavors together beautifully. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

For extra crispy wings, double fry them! Fry them once as directed, let them cool slightly, and then fry them again for a minute or two before tossing in the sauce.
Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference. For a milder flavor, use less hot sauce or a milder variety.
If you don't have dry onion soup mix, you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of celery salt.
Baking or grilling are excellent alternatives to frying. Bake the wings at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 30-40 minutes, or grill over medium heat for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and crispy.

Camron Crooks

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 28 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Lula Ernser

    I baked these instead of frying, and they were still delicious!

  • Kaela Stoltenberg

    Great recipe! I will be making these again and again.

  • Krystal West

    These wings were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the flavor!

  • Missouri Emmerich

    I added a little brown sugar to the sauce for a touch of sweetness, and it was perfect!

  • Alex Dietrich

    My kids devoured these! They asked me to make them again the next day.

  • Isabelle Wehner

    The sauce is so simple to make, but the flavor is amazing!

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