Description
Enjoy these crispy and flavorful salt and pepper chicken wings, perfect for family gatherings or casual parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cloves fresh minced garlic
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh thyme or cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry and toss in a bowl with salt, pepper, and garlic to coat thoroughly.
- Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Deep-Frying: Heat oil to 375°F and cook wings in batches for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Air Frying: Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Cook wings in a single layer for about 25-30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Drain excess oil and sprinkle with additional salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Ensure wings are dried thoroughly before cooking for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying, Baking, Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken wings, crispy wings, salt and pepper wings, party food, family recipe