- Why is it bloody near the bone?
- The oil was too hot, so the coating burned before the meat cooked through. Fry slower at medium heat!
- Why does the breading fall off?
- The meat was wet, or you didn't press the crumbs on enough. Always pat the meat dry!
- What to do with used oil?
- Let it cool, strain it, and take it to a recycling center. Never pour it down the drain!
Crispy Breaded Chicken Wings
Breaded chicken wings are the king of finger foods. Frying bone-in meat is an art: the bone conducts heat to the inside, keeping it more tender than fillets. Under the crispy breading, the wing's skin protects the meat from drying out, while collagen-rich parts turn into savory gelatin.
Ingredients
1 3/4
lbs
Chicken Wings
3/4
cup
All-Purpose Flour
3
Eggs
2
cups
Breadcrumbs
1
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
2
cups
Oil (for frying)
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Equipment Needed
- Deep skillet or pot for frying
- 3 shallow bowls for breading
- Paper towels
- Tongs
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Clean the wings (remove any feathers), wash, and pat thoroughly dry. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Tip: Flour adheres to a dry surface. If wet, the coating will slide off during frying.
2
✓
Set up breading station: flour in one bowl, beaten salted eggs in the second, breadcrumbs in the third.
Tip: Flour acts as the primer, binding the moisture of the meat to the egg.
3
✓
Dredge wings in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
Tip: Shaking off excess flour is key so the egg can wet it through; otherwise, the breading detaches.
4
✓
Heat oil over medium heat. It's ready when crumbs sizzle instantly but don't smoke. Fry wings for 4-5 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
Tip: Bone-in meat needs lower heat than thin cutlets to allow heat to reach the bone before the breading burns.
5
✓
Drain fried wings on paper towels.
Tip: Don't cover them while hot, or trapped steam will soften the crust!
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 lbs Chicken Wings
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 3 Eggs
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 cups Oil (for frying)