The Best Chicken Wings

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This recipe for the best chicken wings receives raves every time I serve it! The sauce will be a small quantity and very thick. Don't let that scare you! Baking or grilling the chicken is also an option instead of frying.

a top down view of a pile of the best chicken wings served with cut celery and a side of ranch dipping sauce.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying

  • 2 pounds chicken wing pieces

  • ¼ cup margarine, melted

  • ¼ cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot ®)

  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 pinch dried basil

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Fry chicken in the hot oil, working in batches, until no longer pink in the center and is crispy on the outside, 10 to 15 minutes per batch. Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon; set aside until cool enough to touch.

  3. Stir margarine, hot sauce, garlic, onion soup mix, lemon juice, and basil together in a bowl until sauce is smooth.

  4. Put chicken in a large resealable bag; add the sauce, seal the bag, and shake until wings are coated. Spread wings into a baking sheet.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce has baked onto the chicken, about 5 minutes.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

487 Calories
39g Fat
4g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 487
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g 50%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 857mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 275mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.