Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Wings with Spicy Dip
Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Wings with Spicy Dip are bold, fiery, and perfectly crunchy. These wings are deep-fried to golden perfection, then tossed in a signature hot chili oil blend and served with a creamy, cooling dip for contrast.
- Author: Mariem
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup frying oil (reserved from fryer)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for dip)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (for dip)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for dip)
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (for dip)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dip)
- Place chicken wings in a bowl and pour over the buttermilk. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove wings from buttermilk, let excess drip off, and coat in the flour mixture. Press to ensure a good crust.
- Fry wings in batches for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While wings are frying, combine cayenne, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a heatproof bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup of hot frying oil to the spice mix and stir to create the Nashville hot oil.
- Toss fried wings in the hot oil mixture until well coated.
- For the dip, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Serve wings hot with the spicy dip on the side.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the heat level.
- Use an oil thermometer to maintain consistent frying temperature.
- Serve with celery sticks or pickles for traditional flair.
- The dip can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Nashville hot wings, spicy chicken wings, crispy fried wings, game day appetizer, hot chicken dip