Description
These Wing-Ding Chicken Wings are crispy, seasoned, and fried until golden brown, then served with a tangy homemade chili sauce featuring mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onions, bell peppers, and a touch of cayenne. The flavorful dipping sauce makes these wings a perfect appetizer for parties, game days, and family gatherings.
Flavor Profile
Tangy, savory, mildly spicy, zesty, crispy
Equipment Needed
Small saucepan (optional for warming sauce)
Deep fryer or large heavy pot
Deep-fry thermometer
Tongs
Paper towel-lined tray
Measuring cups and spoons
Serving platter
Ingredients
Wings
3 pounds chicken wings, separated
Seasoned flour, for coating
⅞ pint peanut oil (approximately 2 cups), for frying
Wing-Ding Sauce
¾ cup chili sauce
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons vinegar
1½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
⅜ cup onion, finely chopped
¾ cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅜ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Wing-Ding Sauce
- In a mixing bowl, combine:
- Chili sauce
- Lemon juice
- Vinegar
- Mustard
- Worcestershire sauce
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
Prepare the Wings
- Separate the chicken wings into flats and drumettes and remove the tips.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Lightly coat each wing with seasoned flour.
Fry the Wings
- Heat the peanut oil to 350°F (177°C).
- Fry the wings in batches, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the wings to paper towels to drain.
Serve
- Arrange the wings on a serving platter.
- Serve the Wing-Ding sauce alongside as a dipping sauce.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Recipe Notes
Heat Adjustment Suggestions
Increase the cayenne pepper for additional heat.
Add a few dashes of hot sauce to the dipping sauce.
Mix finely diced jalapeños into the sauce for extra spice.
Make-Ahead Tips
The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
The wings can be fried ahead and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven until crisp.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, fries, onion rings, or coleslaw.
Pair with ranch dressing or blue cheese dip if desired.
Perfect for football parties, tailgating, family gatherings, and casual entertaining.
WING-DING (Classic Crispy Wings With Zesty Chili Dipping Sauce)
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a mixing bowl, combine: Chili sauce, Lemon juice, Vinegar, Mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Onion, Bell pepper,
- Salt, Black pepper, and Cayenne pepper
- Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop.
- Separate the chicken wings into flats and drumettes and remove the tips.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels.
- Lightly coat each wing with seasoned flour.
- Heat the peanut oil to 350°F (177°C).
- Fry the wings in batches, avoiding overcrowding.
- Cook for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown, crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer the wings to paper towels to drain.
- Arrange the wings on a serving platter.
- Serve the Wing-Ding sauce alongside as a dipping sauce.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Nutrition
Notes
Add a few dashes of hot sauce to the dipping sauce.
Mix finely diced jalapeños into the sauce for extra spice. Make-Ahead Tips The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance.
The wings can be fried ahead and reheated in a 400°F (204°C) oven until crisp. Serving Suggestions Serve with celery sticks, carrot sticks, fries, onion rings, or coleslaw.
Pair with ranch dressing or blue cheese dip if desired.
Perfect for football parties, tailgating, family gatherings, and casual entertaining.
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Inspired by classic Southern-style fried wing recipes paired with tangy homemade dipping sauces for maximum flavor and crunch.
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Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (based on 8 servings)
Calories: 395
Protein: 24 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg
Sodium: 560 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 5 g
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Yield: 3 pounds chicken wings
Difficulty: Easy
