Crispy Chicken Wings and French Fries Recipe

TLDRLearn how to make delicious crispy chicken wings and french fries at home. This recipe includes two methods of frying the chicken wings and provides tips for achieving the perfect level of crispiness. You'll also discover how to make a homemade ranch sauce to serve with the wings. Get ready for a mouthwatering and satisfying meal!

Key insights

🍗The key to achieving crispy chicken wings is to remove the starch and water from the chicken by rinsing it in cold water.

🍟For the best french fries, use potatoes with low moisture content and cut them into bite-size pieces before rinsing them in cold water.

🌶️Add hot sauce or sriracha sauce to give the chicken wings a spicy kick.

🧈Use unsalted butter to add richness and flavor to the chicken wings.

🍯Replace sugar with honey for a better flavor in the chicken wings.

Q&A

What type of sauce can I serve with the chicken wings?

You can make a delicious ranch sauce using mayonnaise, unsweetened yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder.

How do I achieve crispy french fries?

To achieve crispy french fries, soak them in cold oil and gradually heat it. Alternatively, you can cook them directly in hot oil.

Can I use another type of oil for frying?

You can use lard oil, cow fat, or horse oil as alternatives for frying the chicken wings and french fries.

How long should I fry the chicken wings?

For the first deep frying, fry the chicken wings at 125 degrees Celsius for 4 minutes. Rest them for 3 minutes, then fry again at 170 degrees Celsius for 3 minutes.

How should I cut the potatoes for the french fries?

Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces before rinsing them in cold water to remove excess starch.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Start by preparing the chicken wings and french fries. You'll need 500g of chicken flat and chicken drumette for the wings, and potatoes with low moisture content for the fries. Cut the potatoes into bite-size pieces and rinse them in cold water.

00:53To add some spicy flavor to the chicken wings, use either Ligo hot sauce or Frank's hot sauce. You can also add sriracha sauce for an extra kick.

01:11For added richness and flavor, use unsalted butter and honey in the chicken wing marinade. This will give the wings a delicious taste.

02:03To make a homemade ranch sauce to serve with the wings, combine mayonnaise, unsweetened yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder.

02:45For the first method of frying the fries, soak them in cold oil and gradually heat it. For the second method, cook them directly in hot oil.

03:21To fry the chicken wings, start with the first deep frying at 125 degrees Celsius for 4 minutes. Rest them for 3 minutes, then fry again at 170 degrees Celsius for 3 minutes.

05:06Finish off the chicken wings by mixing them well to prevent sticking. Fry the french fries for the second time at 170 degrees Celsius for 2 minutes.