🍗 Mustard Fried Chicken Wings

Here’s a crispy, tangy Southern-style recipe for Mustard Fried Chicken Wings — juicy on the inside, golden and flavorful on the outside!

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🍗 Mustard Fried Chicken Wings

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Marinate Time: 1–2 hours (or overnight)
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes per batch
Total Time: ~1.5–2 hours
Servings: 4–6

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📝 Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed
• ½ cup yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt

For Dredging:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt or Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon baking powder (for extra crunch)

For Frying:

• Vegetable or peanut oil for deep frying

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Marinate the Wings:
   • In a large bowl, combine mustard, hot sauce (if using), garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Add chicken wings and toss to coat evenly.
   • Cover and marinate in the fridge for 1–2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
2. Prepare the Dredge:
   • In another bowl, mix flour, seasoned salt/Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and baking powder.
3. Dredge the Wings:
   • Remove wings from marinade and let excess drip off.
   • Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing the flour onto each wing to coat well.
   • Place on a rack and let them rest for 10–15 minutes (helps the coating stick).
4. Fry the Wings:
   • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
   • Fry wings in batches for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature hits 165°F (74°C).
   • Drain on a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack.

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🔥 Tips:

• Baking powder in the flour adds extra crispiness.
• Want it spicier? Add cayenne to the dredge or more hot sauce to the mustard.
• For oven-baked version: place dredged wings on a rack over a baking sheet, spray with oil, and bake at 400°F for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway.