Crispy Cornstarch Chicken Wings
These Crispy Cornstarch Chicken Wings are crunchy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside, and requires just 2 ingredients!
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cornflour chicken wings, cornstarch chicken wings, cornstarch fried chicken, crispy cornstard chicken, fried chicken with cornstarch
- 2 pounds about 900g chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt optional
- Cooking oil for frying (if using the frying method)
- Coating sauce of your choice optional
Prepare the Chicken Wings:
Pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels. Ensure they are completely dry to achieve optimal crispiness. If desired, sprinkle salt over the wings for seasoning.
In a bowl, combine the cornstarch and optional salt. Toss the dry chicken wings in the cornstarch mixture, ensuring an even and light coating.
For the First Fry:
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 325°F (165°C).
Carefully lower a few coated wings into the preheated oil using tongs. Fry for about 6-8 minutes, until they’re cooked through but not yet golden brown. Transfer the par-fried wings to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
For the Second Fry:
Increase the temperature of the oil to 375°F (190°C).
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the par-fried wings back into the oil in batches. Fry for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the wings turn deep golden brown and are incredibly crispy.
Remove the wings from the oil and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve and enjoy!