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Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Wings Recipe – Best Game Day Snack

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These Crispy Bang Bang Chicken Wings are the ultimate game day snack, featuring a shatteringly crisp cornstarch coating and a sticky, sweet, and spicy bang bang sauce. Born from a moment of desperation, this quick and easy recipe delivers bold, addictive flavor that will make you the hero of any party.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings (about 20–24 pieces), separated into drumettes and flats
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable or canola oil, for frying (about 1/2 inch depth)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Wings: Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the dried wings and toss thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated. Shake off any excess coating.
  2. Heat the Oil: Pour about 1/2 inch of oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until it shimmers (around 350°F/175°C). Test by dropping a pinch of cornstarch into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.
  3. Fry the Wings: Carefully place the wings in the hot oil in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in 2-3 batches. Fry for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs, until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  4. Drain the Wings: Transfer the fried wings to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain and cool slightly. This helps maintain crispiness.
  5. Make the Sauce: While the wings are frying, whisk together mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, honey, and salt in a small bowl. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness as desired.
  6. Toss and Serve: Place all fried wings in a large clean bowl. Pour the bang bang sauce over the hot wings and toss gently until every wing is coated. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the crispiest wings, pat the wings completely dry before coating. Do not skip the cornstarch; it creates a light, crispy shell. Use a wire rack to drain the wings instead of paper towels to prevent sogginess. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature. The sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For a milder sauce, reduce the sriracha to 1 teaspoon.

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