Deep-Fried Chicken Wings

Indulge in the ultimate crispy delight with our Southern deep-fried chicken wings. Perfectly golden, crunchy, and irresistible. Dive in now!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lbs Chicken Wing Drummettes or Flats
• 3 cups Buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Hot Sauce
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Corn Starch
• 1/2 cup Vodka
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Brine the Wings ---
2. 2Mix buttermilk plus a teaspoon of kosher salt in a large mixing bowl. Place the wings in a large ziplock bag and add the brine. Refrigerate overnight.
3. 3--- Dredge the Wings ---
4. 4Remove the wings from the fridge. Give them a quick rinse. Set aside.
5. 5In a shallaw bowl mix together the corn starch, flour, and a quarter of the spice mix. Reserve a Quarter cup of the flour mixture.
6. 6In another bowl mix together the vodka and water. Add in a quarter of the seasoning mix, plus the reserved flour mixture.
7. 7--- Fry chicken Wings ---
8. 8Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet. Add wings and fry 5-7 minutes. Remove and allow to drain on a wire rack lined baking sheet or paper towel lined bowl.
9. 9--- Finish the Wings ---
10. 10Mix the remaining spice mix plus a quarter cup of the used hot oil in a mixing bowl. Brush the wings with the seasoned oil.
11. 11Enjoy! Serve as is or with your favorite dipping sauce.