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Crispy Fried BBQ Chicken Wings

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-12-14 |20 Comments
Crispy Fried BBQ Chicken Wings
Photo of Crispy Fried BBQ Chicken Wings - finished dish

Crispy Fried BBQ Chicken Wings

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

Crispy Fried BBQ Chicken Wings recipe: super crispy, juicy wings tossed in tangy barbecue sauce. Perfect party appetizer or crowd-pleasing snack!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Pat chicken wings dry and toss with buttermilk. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    In a shallow bowl, mix flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3
    Coat each wing in seasoned flour, then dip back into buttermilk and dredge in flour again for a double coating.
  4. 4
    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry wings in batches for 7-9 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. 5
    Drain wings on a rack or paper towels. Toss hot wings with BBQ sauce to coat.
  6. 6
    Garnish with parsley or green onions and serve hot!

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