Author Notes
I'll admit it. I love fried chicken. Wings. Breasts. Popcorn. Nuggets. It's all good. When I set out to create this recipe, I was really going for Buffalo-style wings. The vinegary, spicy, fried creation is just oh-so enticing. Well instead, the batch that came out the best were the plain old fried chicken wings. No sauce required.
Not only did I set out to create Buffalo wings; but I set out to create baked Buffalo wings. Turns out, fried is better. Who knew? —Brussels Sprouts for Breakfast
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Ingredients
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10-15
whole chicken wings
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3 cups
buttermilk
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3 tablespoons
Frank's Red Hot sauce
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4
cloves garlic (rough chop)
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3 cups
all purpose flour
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2 tablespoons
cayenne pepper
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2 tablespoons
smoky hot paprika
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1 tablespoon
salt
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1 tablespoon
black pepper
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vegetable oil (for frying)
Directions
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Give the chicken at least 6 hours to marinade before cooking. It makes all the difference. Overnight is even better. Using a heavy duty knife split the wings at the joint. This is going to require a little force. Don't be scared. You can also remove the tip if preferred. Toss the wings into a plastic container. Cover with buttermilk, hot sauce and garlic. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or for as long as you can).
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Combine flour, cayenne, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow baking dish.
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our the oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot, so it's about 2 inches deep. Bring the oil up to 375 degrees. If you don't have a deep frying thermometer, test the oil with a stick of fresh herbs. Dip the stick of a fresh herb into the oil, and if it sizzles, you're good. I used this method and it worked like a charm. Just be careful that it's not too hot or cool. Use a test wing to make sure.
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Working in batches of about 7, coat the wings in the flour mixture. Transfer back to the buttermilk, then coat in flour again. You're giving the wings an extra delicious crust. Drop the wings into the oil, and fry until golden brown, for 8-10 minutes. Turn over once or twice (with tongs!) to ensure they cook evenly. Remove to a paper towel lined plate with a slotted spoon, and let cool slightly before digging in.
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After removing the wings, let the oil heat back up before adding another batch.
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