Buttermilk Fried Chicken Wings

Marinated in a spicy buttermilk blend and dredged in seasoned flour, these crispy fried chicken wings are perfect for parties.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 266 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 ½ cups buttermilk
• 4 pounds chicken wings
• 8 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 3 teaspoons dried oregano
• 8 cups peanut oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce, or to taste
• ½ large white onion, chopped
• 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Let wings sit for 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 5

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.