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A close-up shot of a pile of golden-brown, crispy fried chicken wings, served with a small dish of dipping sauce.

The Ultimate Chicken Wings Recipes Guide for Beginners

This guide is for novice cooks and chicken wing enthusiasts who want to impress with delicious and easy-to-follow chicken wing recipes. It's designed to empower beginners with the confidence to try their hand at cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For Frying
  • 6 cups canola oil for deep-frying
For the Wings
  • 2 pounds chicken wings drumettes and wings separated (about 12 pieces total)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more as needed
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Equipment

  • Deep fryer
  • Large bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Tongs
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This helps them get crispy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the chicken wings to the bowl with the flour mixture. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.
  4. Heat the canola oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Carefully add the coated chicken wings to the hot oil, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the fryer. Fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove the wings from the oil using tongs and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt over the hot wings. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is a foundation. Feel free to experiment with different sauces and seasonings after frying to create your own signature flavors. For example, toss the cooked wings in buffalo sauce, BBQ sauce, or a teriyaki glaze.

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