FoodHomemade crispy chicken wings to rival your favourite takeout

Homemade crispy chicken wings to rival your favourite takeout

Crispy chicken wings
Crispy chicken wings
Images source: © Adobe Stock

20 September 2024 14:41

Crunchy wings are often associated with American bars and certain well-known chains worldwide. Instead of looking for a place where taste follows quality, make delicious wings in your own home.

Ever since I've been using this recipe, my wings are unrivaled. The crispy coating, spices, and juicy meat delight everyone, from the youngest guests, to friends, to the older family members. As soon as they appear on the table, a flurry of hands immediately reaches for these morsels.

Crunchy chicken wings better than KFC

Homemade breaded chicken wings are a great snack for a party, a game, or simply a weekend meal. They are delicious, crunchy, and full of flavour. If up until now, breading has turned out to be a greasy shell and the meat bland in taste, it means you haven't tried this recipe yet.

Crispy wings like from KFC.
Crispy wings like from KFC.© Adobe Stock | Joshua Resnick

The secret lies in the marinade, which softens the meat, and in double frying, which makes the wings wonderfully crunchy. Adjust the quantity and type of spices to your taste. You can add more hot paprika or curry if you like bold flavours. Granulated garlic or a spice mix for golden chicken will also work well.

Ingredients:

            

  • 1 kg of chicken wings,
  • 500 ml of milk,
  • 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt,
  • 2 eggs,
  • 750 ml of flour,
  • Salt and pepper to taste,
  • Chicken seasoning, curry, hot and smoked paprika, oregano.

Preparation:

                

  1. Divide the chicken wings into parts. Do not use the third, smallest part (wingtip). There isn't much meat on it, so it won't be good for crunching. You can throw it into the freezer and use it later to make broth.
  2. Crack the eggs in a bowl. Add yogurt, milk, and spices to taste, and mix thoroughly.
  3. Put the wings in the marinade and mix so that they are well covered.
  4. Place in the fridge for an hour.
  5. Pour flour into a large bowl.
  6. Coat the wings in flour, dip them in the remaining marinade, and then place them back in the flour.
  7. Throw them into hot, deep oil and fry until golden.
  8. Remove the wings from the oil, set aside for 10 minutes, and throw them into the oil again to make them even crunchier. Make sure nothing burns.
  9. Drain excess oil on a paper towel.

Serve with your favourite dip. Enjoy!