Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe: A Perfect Game Day Snack

Oh, hello there! Today we’re going to talk about one of my all-time favorite foods – crispy chicken and wings! You really can’t go wrong with some good ol’ fashioned fried chicken, am I right?

Let’s get started with some crispy chicken:

Crispy Chicken

For this mouthwatering crispy chicken recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oil to 350 degrees F in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3. In another shallow bowl, pour the buttermilk.
4. Dip each chicken strip into the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Then dip it into the buttermilk and then back into the flour mixture, making sure it’s fully coated.
5. Carefully place the coated chicken into the preheated oil and fry for about 6-8 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (165 F internal temperature).
6. Remove the chicken and place on a wire rack to drain any excess oil. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Garnish with some green onions or cilantro and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Now onto the wings:

Wings

For this delectable wings recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 2 pounds chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot® Original)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
3. Rinse the chicken wings and pat dry.
4. Dip each wing into the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
5. Place the coated wings onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until they’re crispy and fully cooked.
7. In a separate bowl, mix together the butter and hot sauce.
8. Toss the wings in the hot sauce mixture and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

These wings will definitely be the hit of the party. Trust me on this one!

Well, there you have it – two amazingly delicious and easy-to-make recipes for crispy chicken and wings. Give ’em a try and let me know what you think!