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Old Fashioned Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

2/28/16

These chicken wings are battered and deep fried to lock in flavor and moisture to keep the meat juicy.

Easy Old fashioned Crispy Fried Chicken Wings. First brined, then deep fried in my heavy cast iron skillet.

When I think of good old fashioned comfort food, fried chicken is one of the first food that come to my mind. Seriously, nothing is better than fried chicken for dinner. My favorite part of the chicken has to be the wings. I love a plate with crispy golden chicken wings with a side red beans and rice, collard greens, and buttery cornbread. I swear, It’s the best meal!

In this post I’m going to show you how I make my easy old fashioned crispy fried chicken wings. This recipe is quite simple. The hardest part is waiting on the brining, which takes 4 hours. DO NOT skip out on the brining, otherwise you’re cheating yourself out of some seriously moist and flavorful chicken.

Watch me make these super flavorful crispy fried chicken wings!

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Old Fashioned Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

This is a simple recipe for old fashioned crispy fried chicken wings. The brine gives these wings SO much flavor and makes tender, juicy wings that are perfect comfort food.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword Crispy Fried Chicken Wings
Prep Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

Brine

  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Chicken Wings

  • 1 lb chicken wings
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 cups of corn oil for frying

Instructions

  • Wash the chicken under cool water, then place it in large bowl or container.
  • Combine 4 cups cold water, 1 tbsp salt, and 2 tbsp sugar.
  • Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve.
  • Pour the brine ( sugar/salt/water) into the bowl or container with the chicken.
  • Make sure that the chicken is covered with the brine.
  • Cover the bowl/container, then place in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
  • Drain the brine from the bowl, but do not rinse the chicken.
  • Season the chicken with the poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
  • Combine the all purpose flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  • Pour the flour mixture into a large freezer bag, then toss in the chicken wings.
  • Shake the bag, until the chicken is well coated with flour.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag, and shake off any excess flour.
  • Pour the oil into a large skillet, and let it heat up over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Carefully add in the chicken, and fry until golden brown.
  • Place the chicken on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Filed Under: All Posts, Dinner, Mains Tagged With: chicken, chicken recipes, Chicken Recipes for dinner, chicken wings, easy, finger foods, fried, fried chicken, soul food, southern

Comments

  1. Mary says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Oh! My! Gosh!!! I almost went through the computer screen when you showed the finished chicken!!! Rosie, this is one fantastic dish. Will definitely use the brine and check my poultry seasoning. The addition of cornstarch is genius. Love the video. Pinned. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 2, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Hi Mary! Yes definitely check your poultry seasoning. I noticed that a lot of them are mainly salt, which will result in extremely salty chicken. I’ve been using Trader Joes poultry seasoning. It’s great 🙂

      Reply
  2. Bobby says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:20 am

    5 stars
    Excellent tasting….. not a big fried food person but this was very good and simple. Thanks Rosie!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 2, 2016 at 8:06 pm

      I’m glad that you like the recipe. I’ll upload a baked chicken recipe soon, so stay tuned 🙂

      Reply
      • bobby says

        March 2, 2016 at 9:40 pm

        5 stars
        I gain weight every time you post… lol

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          March 3, 2016 at 5:37 pm

          LOL! Stay tuned, I’ll be uploading some healthier stuff in a few days. XOXO

          Reply
  3. Adriane says

    March 3, 2016 at 6:44 pm

    5 stars
    This fried chicken recipe was a big hit tonight! My boyfriend went for seconds! and he doesn’t even like fried chicken until tonight, I couldn’t believe what I was witnessing, lol. I finally found the perfect fried chicken recipe. This WILL be my go to fried chicken recipe whenever I fry chicken. Thank you so much Rosie.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      YAY!!! So glad that you both liked the recipe!! Isn’t it amazing what a little sugar & salt water brining can do? Thanks for trying my recipe Adriane! XOXO

      Reply
  4. Shadena Lutin says

    March 9, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Lady This chicken be jamming for real can a sister get a rang [email protected]

    Reply
  5. Kimba5 says

    March 14, 2016 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I just discovered you a few minutes ago. I have watched some of your great chicken recipes and this fried chicken wing video. FANTASTIC! You have renewed my faith in trying to fry wings. Thank you so much! I too will check my poultry seasoning.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 14, 2016 at 6:04 pm

      Hi there! I’m glad that you found me!

      Reply
  6. Style4Curves says

    March 28, 2016 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    I tried this for Easter Sunday and it was a HIT. I didn’t have cornstarch so I omitted it and my family still loved it. Next time I will make sure to have the cornstarch because these were amazing even without it!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 28, 2016 at 11:06 am

      Hi hun! I’m glad that you liked the recipe! XOXO

      Reply
  7. Marie says

    May 12, 2016 at 5:37 pm

    Hey rosie,

    Just wanted to ask can this be put in the oven instead of fried?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 12, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      the results won’t be the same. Hang tight, I have a oven fried chicken recipe coming

      Reply
  8. Nicolea says

    May 14, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    Can I do this with fried pork chops

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 14, 2016 at 10:18 pm

      You sure can! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Tracy Miller-Cook says

    July 4, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    The chicken was sooooo moist and tasty. Thank you for this recipe. I will never cook chicken again without this recipe.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 4, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      I’m glad that you liked it!

      Reply
  10. Kenny says

    October 6, 2016 at 8:06 am

    5 stars
    I’m gonna try this tonight. Thank you for sharing your blessing..

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 6, 2016 at 8:09 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Jesyka says

    October 19, 2016 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    Hey Rosie,

    Your recipe says to cook until golden brown but do you have a time estimate on how long the wings will take to cook? I am always afraid I’m going to under cook fried chicken. Thank you

    Reply
  12. plasterer bristol says

    December 28, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    been looking for a nice recipe like this to try for chicken. Thanks for sharing.

    Simon

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 29, 2016 at 6:28 am

      Glad that you found my recipe!

      Reply
  13. Val says

    January 9, 2017 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    Rosie this recipe is “the best”. The best from all the rest. Keep sharing, my family is thankful and so am I.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 9, 2017 at 7:28 pm

      Thanks so much Val! I appreciate you trying my recipes!

      Reply
  14. Shinqualla says

    January 10, 2017 at 8:47 am

    This recipe sounds so good I wanna try this recipe but I do not have cornstarch, will that mess up the recipe? Does the salt and sugar water make the chicken salty or sweet?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 10, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Hi Shinqualla. For best results, I suggest using all the ingredients listed. The salt & sugar brine doesn’t make the chicken sweet nor salty. It flavors the chicken perfectly.

      Reply
      • Shinqualla says

        January 10, 2017 at 4:17 pm

        Hi, I went and bought some corn starch. This is the best chicken recipes I’ve tried. I got my husband who does care for fried foods to eat this and he loved it.

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          January 10, 2017 at 6:43 pm

          Glad that you both like the recipe!

          Reply
  15. Ann says

    February 5, 2017 at 7:25 am

    Hi,
    I don’t have corn oil, can I use peanut or vegetable oil instead?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 6, 2017 at 8:39 am

      Absolutely.

      Reply
  16. Bella says

    February 5, 2017 at 9:21 am

    5 stars
    OH Rosie! These Wings are Fantastic! THANK-YOU! For sharing n teaching me how to make Great Wings! I have 4 lbs prepped n ready to make for Super Bowl to nite! This is a keeper!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 6, 2017 at 8:40 am

      Thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  17. Ky says

    February 11, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    5 stars
    Omg excellent recipe! I added a little more salt and pepper to the flour. …turned out great thank you! !!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 12, 2017 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  18. Larhonda says

    February 14, 2017 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie I’m new to your site and I swear you are my food bff I want to make the chicken can I use a deep fryer instead of cast iron skillet? Thank you

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 14, 2017 at 7:41 pm

      Hi there! You sure can 🙂

      Reply
  19. Faye says

    February 26, 2017 at 12:46 pm

    Just tried this and OMGEEEE! My family were sucking on the bones!

    Reply
  20. Michelle says

    April 15, 2017 at 1:04 pm

    Hi do you think this recipe will work in an air fryer? Also I noticed you have another brine on the southern fried chicken recipe (using buttermilk). Which do you prefer?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 15, 2017 at 2:19 pm

      I actually never used a air fryer, so I’m unsure. I prefer this brine, BY FAR! XOXO

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        May 3, 2017 at 6:37 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you for your reply. I made this, the sweet potatoes and the greens for Easter and everything was wonderful! I’m looking forward to trying more of your recipes!

        Reply
  21. Dominique says

    April 22, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    What can I sub the paprika for?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 22, 2017 at 2:11 pm

      For best results, use the listed ingredients 😉

      Reply
  22. Ebony Jackson says

    July 18, 2017 at 6:19 pm

    Hi, I am cooking for a big gathering. Would this come out the same if I used a big out door fryer?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 18, 2017 at 7:48 pm

      Hi Ebony. Absolutely!

      Reply
  23. Linda Conley says

    August 20, 2017 at 10:17 pm

    Best fried chicken I have ever made! Still dreaming of them wings… thank you for this marvelous, finger-licking good recipe!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 21, 2017 at 7:37 pm

      Glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  24. Cj says

    November 20, 2017 at 3:57 am

    Hi Rosie

    I love your site. Will this work in a regular skillet?

    Thanks

    CJ

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 20, 2017 at 8:06 am

      Hi CJ. Absolutely! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Chynna says

    December 10, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie…. so glad…. my chicken finally came out good due to your great recipe… my boyfriend is impressed and I can not stop talking about how good this chicken was. Mmmm mmm!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 11, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks for trying my recipe Chynna!

      Reply
  26. bradley grant hawthorne says

    February 1, 2018 at 3:57 pm

    Hi Rosie, I’m trying your recipe tonight. I have always been a believer in the wet brine. I wet brine my pork chops as well…….If these wings will turn out to be at least half as good as you look, then they will be super fine!!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 1, 2018 at 4:02 pm

      LOL!!!!! Thanks for Bradley

      Reply
      • bradley grant hawthorne says

        February 1, 2018 at 9:32 pm

        5 stars
        Hey Miss America, the flavor turned out to be phenomenal! The cornstarch/flour combo is a big-time tip and definitely proves you’re no rookie! One other ingredient in your recipe I believe is significant is the smoked paprika….. I use that as one of my secret ingredients when I make my baby back rib rub. I would be glad to share it with you or the World, whichever comes first? 🙂

        I did make two small modifications to your recipe…One was before placing the wings in the flour, I dredged them in a mixture consisting of two eggs and cup of buttermilk. The other is that living in Louisiana my whole life, we must have spice..Therefore I added to egg/buttermilk mixture 2 T of hot sauce, 1 T of red pepper flakes and 1 t of cayenne pepper….Hello!!!! thanks again for sharing!

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          February 4, 2018 at 11:17 am

          Thanks for coming by Bradley 🙂

          Reply
  27. Ebonie says

    February 16, 2018 at 1:26 pm

    I’m trying my wings your way today. I’ve never brined before xo

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 16, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      Enjoy!

      Reply
      • Daisy Goodwin says

        April 24, 2018 at 12:23 pm

        Hi Rosie – can you please help me prepare this wing recipe to serve 50 – 75 people (2-3 wings each person)

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          April 24, 2018 at 2:49 pm

          You’re PROBABLY going to want to make everything 10x. It’s a huge amount, and I’ve never made that much at once, so I’m just guessing.

          Reply
  28. hotlil57 says

    March 22, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! Thank you for your ‘tried & true’ chicken frying recipe! Your recipe (as all recipes I find online) always get modified a little by me…Along with your spices, I added celery salt (was going to just add sea salt, but decided on the celery salt as I always add that to my chicken pot pie broth) and fresh ground pepper – Tremendous flavor! When I read your recipe and spotted the poultry seasoning, I knew the seasonings were on target…The flour/corn starch/salt dredge is in perfect proportion…Thank you Rosie for a FABULOUS fried chicken recipe; it’s the best!

    Reply
  29. Mary Easley says

    May 26, 2018 at 9:35 am

    I was so very glad you added how much oil to add because that’s where people run into problems when frying. Who really knows what an inch of oil means. Must of r recipe junkies lol. Thanks again will be tying this soon

    Reply
  30. Mary Easley says

    June 29, 2018 at 11:51 am

    On the fried chicken wings when flying do you want to fry covered or uncovered. How do you do yours?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 30, 2018 at 8:51 am

      I fry uncovered.

      Reply
  31. Mary Easley says

    June 30, 2018 at 12:32 pm

    Just a complement- I never grew up cooking this way. But now I found your sight and after following your recipes my cooking has become a lot better. Haven’t poisoned any one lately lol. So since I have diabetes I have a learn to cook healthy do will be tying the chickrn wings on my chest day. A girl has to have her wings lol

    Reply
  32. Lynne says

    March 1, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie. I’m new to your site. I used this recipe to cook part of my daughter’s birthday dinner and it was a total hit. I didn’t have poultry seasoning so I used a chicken rub that I had made. Everyone commented on how flavorful the deep fried chicken was and wanted to know what I’d done differently. I’m not a natural cook and need good recipes to help me put together a meal. This is one I will use forever?

    Reply
  33. Sarah says

    March 24, 2019 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    This is the first time I tried making fried chicken wings at home and I’m so glad I found ur recipe! It came out so well, thank u so much.

    Reply
  34. Genea says

    July 25, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    Can I brine the chicken overnight?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 29, 2019 at 12:35 pm

      You sure can 🙂

      Reply
  35. Michelle says

    October 12, 2019 at 12:54 pm

    Delicious
    I had to ballpark on the cooking time because it wasn’t clear but at 13-15 minutes they came out Delicious !
    Thanks

    Reply
  36. Trish Parker says

    July 22, 2020 at 4:42 pm

    I never usually comment on recipes I try but this recipe is awesome and I thank you for sharing it

    Reply
  37. Erlene Johnson says

    November 9, 2022 at 12:57 pm

    I don’t know where to find the brine recipe? I’m slow

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 10, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Hello Erlene. The brine is the first 3 ingredients listed in the recipe. 😉

      Reply

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