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kfc hot wings recipe

KFC Hot Wings Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (for dredge)
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • Neutral oil for frying (canola or vegetable, 3 inches deep)
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for glaze)
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Beat eggs with milk in a second bowl. Double-dredge each wing: flour, egg wash, flour again, pressing firmly. Rest on a rack for 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 3 inches of neutral oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry wings in batches of 5 to 6 for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once at the 5-minute mark, until deep golden and 165°F (74°C) internal. Drain on a wire rack.
  3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add hot sauce, honey, cayenne, garlic powder, and white vinegar. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Transfer all wings to a large bowl, pour the glaze over them, and toss to coat. Pile onto a platter, finish with a pinch of cayenne and sliced green onion, and serve immediately.

Notes

These wings are best eaten straight from the bowl while the glaze is still hot. If you are cooking for a crowd, keep finished batches warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven on a rack while you fry the rest, then toss everything in the glaze together right before serving.