Double fried chicken wings are a crispy, flavorful, and addictive snack or appetizer that is sure to be a hit at any gathering. This cooking method involves frying the chicken wings twice, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a tender, juicy interior. Whether you prefer a classic or spicy flavor, there are endless variations of double fried chicken wings to choose from. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a delicious and unforgettable dish that will satisfy your cravings.
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TWICE-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
Chef Michael Solomonov fries up his chicken Korean-style at his restaurant, Federal Donuts. The wings are cured ahead of time for deep flavor, dunked in a thin cornstarch batter, then fried twice for a super crispy, tempura-like crunch.
Provided by Michael Solomonov
Categories appetizer
Time 5h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cure chicken: In a bowl, add onion powder, salt, and mustard powder, and combine until well blended. Add the chicken wings to a large bowl, sprinkle with about half the curing mixture, and get in there with your hands to coat each piece well. (Note: This is enough cure for 8 whole wings or 1 whole chicken, so you won't need to use all of it. Save it in an airtight container for next time!) Place the coated wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, keeping the skin intact; lightly cover with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
- Bring the cured chicken to room temperature. (You don't want to fry ice-cold chicken, because it won't cook all the way through, and it will chill the frying oil.) Meanwhile, make the batter: In a large bowl, add the cornstarch, flour, and salt. Slowly pour in the cold water, whisking continuously, until the mixture is smooth and the consistency of thin pancake batter. Add more water as needed to thin the batter.
- Heat oil: Clip a candy or deep fry thermometer onto a large, heavy pot. Add enough canola oil to fully submerge the wings-about halfway up the side of the pot. (Oil expands as it heats, so don't overfill the pot.) Heat the oil over low heat until it reaches at least 300 degrees F. (It's fine if the oil temperature goes up as high as 350 degrees F, because it will drop once the chicken is added.) Coat chicken: Separate each wing into two pieces by slicing through the joint between the drumette and the wing. When the oil is hot, add all the chicken into the batter and fully coat each piece.
- First fry: Use tongs to pick up a wing and allow some of the excess batter to drip off. Gently swirl the tip of the wing in the hot oil to set the crust; this will prevent the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Then ease the rest of the wing into the oil. Repeat with all the wings. Fry for 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon or spider strainer to make sure the wings don't stick together or to the bottom of the pot. If they do stick, gently separate them with the spoon; try not to tear the delicate crust!
- After 10 minutes, use the slotted spoon to transfer the wings to drain on a wire rack or paper towels on a baking sheet. The chicken will not be fully cooked-there's a second fry. Let the chicken rest, 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, reheat the oil to just above 350 degrees F (temperature will drop slightly when the chicken is added). Use the slotted spoon to remove and discard stray bits of batter from the oil. (Note: The chicken can be made to this point up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated; bring it back to room temperature before the second fry.)
- Second fry: When the oil is hot, use the slotted spoon to gently ease the wings back in. Fry for 4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use the slotted spoon to transfer the chicken pieces to a clean wire rack set over a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Let cool for 5-10 minutes, then serve. (Note: Frying oil can be reused several times for frying chicken. Cool the oil completely, then pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean jar. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.)
DOUBLE-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
Steps:
- Season chicken wings with equal parts salt and pepper-just enough to lightly coat the wings, then rub gently into wings.
- Mix flour and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Dredge each wing in the mix until there's NO visible moisture on each wing. Shake off excess, then set aside on a plate or rack.
- Pour 2 inches of oil in a pot, or enough to submerge the wings. (If you're frying up whole wings-where the drumette, the wingette, and the tip haven't been cut apart-pour in 3 inches.)
- Over high heat, heat the oil to 350°F. Par(tially)-fry the wings for 10 minutes, then remove from pot, and shake off any excess oil. The par-fry cooks the chicken completely through, sealing in the flavor, while starting to form the outside crispy layer.
- Set wings on a paper towel-lined plate or rack for 5 minutes, or until they cool to room temperature. This prevents the meat from overcooking, while keeping in its moisture.
- OPTIONAL: You can store the par-fried wings in the fridge and do the second wing fry the next day. Just be sure the wings are at room temperature when you fry them.
- Once the wings cool down, reheat the oil to 350°F and fry them a second time for 10 more minutes. The second fry crisps the wings to the point of delicious crunchiness. Remove wings, then shake off excess oil. Brush on or toss wings in a bowl with your favorite sauce. Or, if you just want the purest form of savory, crunchy wings around, eat 'em as is, which I often do as a "taste test."
BEST EVER FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
For game days, I shake up these saucy wings. When I run out, friends hover by the snack table until I bring out more. When they ask me how to fry chicken wings, they never believe it's so easy! -Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wing tips. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Toss wings with kosher salt. Place on a wire rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings in batches until skin is crisp and meat is tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels., For Buffalo wing sauce, bring hot sauce just to a boil in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; whisk in butter 1 piece at a time. Stir in molasses and cayenne pepper., For Thai sauce, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic and chile pepper; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Bring to a boil; cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and fish sauce., For barbecue sauce, heat prepared barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in chipotle peppers, honey and vinegar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. , Toss wings with 1 of the sauces. If desired, sprinkle with green onion slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
Wonderful Buffalo-style fried chicken wings!
Provided by cruch9
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken wings lightly with seasoned salt.
- Mix flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a wide, shallow bowl. Press wings into flour mixture to coat and arrange onto a large plate so they do not touch. Refrigerate coated wings for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Dredge wings again in flour mixture and return to the plate. Refrigerate wings again 15 to 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry chicken wings in hot oil until crisp and no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 9 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Transfer fried wings to a large stainless steel bowl. Drizzle sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1768.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
DOUBLE DREDGE FRIED CHICKEN
This is my family's favorite fried chicken! I have been using this recipe for years now and it's great hot or cold. This is a little on the salty side, but it's perfect for us. If you like less salt, cut back on the amount of salt during the soaking time. Great with baked beans and a potato salad.
Provided by Kippy2
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse chicken. Place chicken and salt in a bowl and add water to cover. Soak 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, stir flour, seasoned salt and pepper together.
- Beat eggs in another bowl.
- Drain the chicken. Dip each piece in beaten eggs and then in the flour mixture. Set aside on a floured baking sheet.
- Fill a dutch oven half full of peanut oil. Heat oil to 325 to 350 degrees.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the eggs and then the flour mixture again. Place carefully into the hot oil.
- Fry the chicken in batches until golden, turning to brown evenly. Cooking time is approximate.
- Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle chicken with seasoned salt.
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN WINGS
My take on classic Southern fried chicken wings.
Provided by Dav3d
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Chicken
Time 2h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine onion, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a large bowl. Add the cold buttermilk and stir to dissolve. Snip the wing tips with kitchen shears if desired. Add the chicken wings and be sure they are all coated well in buttermilk. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
- Prepare the seasoned flour by whisking together flour, kosher salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, baking powder, sage, and dry mustard. Drain off excess buttermilk and dredge the wings in the flour. Place each batch of dredged wings on a wire rack as you go.
- Let wings sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Carefully drop the chicken wings into the hot oil, 4 or 5 at a time. Fry until golden, crisp, and no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes. Drain excess oil from wings on paper towels and lightly season with a pinch of salt while still hot. Continue with remaining wings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 1255 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
DOUBLE DIPPED FRIED CHICKEN
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories main-dish
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. In a shallow platter, combine the buttermilk, water, and red pepper sauce. Soak the chicken pieces, turn to coat, then cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If time allows, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours because the buttermilk promotes tenderness. Place flour in a shallow platter. Season it by mixing in salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, paprika, and cayenne. Roll the marinated chicken pieces in the flour, a few at a time, until well coated. Then, dip chicken in the buttermilk bath again followed by another coat of seasoned flour. Allow the chicken to sit in the flour and dry out while preparing the oil, this will help the coating stay on better. The buttermilk will keep absorbing the seasoned flour, which then fries up to form a crunchy crust. Heat oil in a large electric skillet to 350 degrees F. There should be about 1-inch of fat in the pan. Carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer, skin side down. Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will plummet; make sure the fat continues to bubble around the chicken. Fry for 5 minutes, then turn the pieces over and fry the other side 5 minutes. Turn again, frying a total of 15 minutes. The turning will produce a golden-crisp skin with even color. Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Do not put hot chicken directly in a bowl or container, the air can not circulate and the steam will cause the crust to fall off. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature.
Tips:
- Brining the chicken wings: Brining the chicken wings in a mixture of water, salt, and sugar helps to keep them moist and flavorful. You can brine the wings for as little as 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Double frying: Double frying creates crispy, golden-brown chicken wings. The first fry cooks the wings through and the second fry crisps up the skin.
- Use a good quality oil: Use a high-heat oil such as canola oil, vegetable oil, or peanut oil. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point and can burn easily.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: When frying the chicken wings, do not overcrowd the pot. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the wings will not cook evenly.
- Let the chicken wings rest: After frying, let the chicken wings rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the wings.
Conclusion:
Double-fried chicken wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. By following these tips, you can make crispy, golden-brown chicken wings that are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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