Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings
Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings deliver a peppery kick with gentle heat from cayenne and Sriracha, wrapped in a crackling crust that gives way to juicy, tender meat. Aromatic notes of garlic, onion, oregano, and lemon zest brighten every bite, making them perfect for game days, casual gatherings, or a fun weekend dinner spread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the onion, garlic, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until dissolved. If desired, remove the wing tips with kitchen shears. Add the wings and toss until they are well coated in the buttermilk mixture. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours.
- 2
Whisk the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, black pepper, oregano, cayenne, baking powder, sage, and dry mustard together.
- 3
Drain off excess buttermilk from the wings. Dredge the wings in the flour mixture and place them on a wire rack.
- 4
Let the wings rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 6
Carefully lower 4 or 5 wings into the oil at a time. Fry until golden, crisp, and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Transfer the wings to paper towels and lightly season with salt while still hot. Repeat with the remaining wings.
- Calories 1243.29 kcal High 62%
- Protein 22.8 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 17.1 g 6%
- Total Fat 125.48 g High 161%
- Saturated Fat 5.43 g High 27%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 86.51 mg High 29%
- Sodium 318.98 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 1.44 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.22 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 66.31 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.21 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 215.02 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 18.72 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.91 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crispy Buttermilk Brined Chicken Wings is a Soul Food appetizer recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 16, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 1243.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Black Pepper, Buttermilk, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1243.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings healthy?
- Crispy Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Wings has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 1243.29 calories and 22.8 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 318.98 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.43 g (27% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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