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Trashed Wings Recipe

Trashed Wings are a fun game day appetizer that can also double as a weeknight dinner! They're easy to make, full of flavor, and have the best crispy skin while still being tender and juicy on the inside. Enjoy this party food for just about any occasion!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 pounds
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Deep Fryer
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings flats and drums separated
  • 1½ cups Buffalo sauce store-bought or homemade
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a deep fryer to 375°F. Place paper towels on a wire cooling rack set over a baking sheet; set aside.
    Vegetable oil
    overhead view of chicken wings and buffalo sauce in glass bowls.
  • Separate the wings into drums and flats.
    4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wings
  • Flash fry the wings, in batches, for 10 seconds, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
    chicken wings in a deep fryer basket.
  • Pour the Buffalo sauce over the wings and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    1½ cups Buffalo sauce, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    overhead view of chicken wings tossed in buffalo sauce in a glass bowl.
  • In batches, place wings back in oil and fry for 7-8 minutes, until fully cooked.
    trashed wings in a deep fryer basket.
  • Transfer cooked wings to the paper towels to drain before serving.

Video

Notes

  • Pat the chicken wings dry before the first fry to ensure the wings get crispy!
  • Don’t try to fry too much chicken at once. Frying more than 4-5 wings at a time will drop the temperature of the oil too much, leading to greasy chicken.
  • Air Fryer Method: Cook wings at 380°F for 25 minutes, flipping halfway. Toss in Buffalo sauce, then air fry at 400°F for 5-8 more minutes until crisp. While effective, deep frying yields a crunchier result.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer, you can heat vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven. I recommend using a deep frying thermometer to ensure the temperature stays at 375°F.
Storage: Store trashed wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pound | Calories: 664kcal | Protein: 45g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 3520mg | Potassium: 382mg | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg