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Crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Wings with Spicy Dip

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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)

Instructions

  1. 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).
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Remove wings from buttermilk, let excess drip off, and coat in the flour mixture. Press to ensure a good crust.
  5. Fry wings in batches for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. While wings are frying, combine cayenne, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a heatproof bowl.
  7. Add 1/2 cup of hot frying oil to the spice mix and stir to create the Nashville hot oil.
  8. Toss fried wings in the hot oil mixture until well coated.
  9. For the dip, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  10. 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.

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Keywords: Nashville hot wings, spicy chicken wings, crispy fried wings, game day appetizer, hot chicken dip

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