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Chicken Wings for New Year's Eve

★★★★★ 4.9 (17 reviews)

These crispy, flavorful chicken wings are the perfect crowd-pleaser to kick off your New Year's Eve celebration. Easy to make and packed with delicious spices, they’ll have everyone reaching for seconds as the countdown begins!

◷1 hr 15 minTotal Time

♜4Servings

▥HardDifficulty

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Ingredients

4servings

cooking spray2 quarts vegetable oil for frying5 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded1 cup hot wing sauce1 pound carrots, cut into sticks6 ribs celery, cut into sticks2 cups blue cheese salad dressing

Instructions

Preheat and Prep Wings

Start by preheating your oven to 375°F and lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Next, heat some vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer until it reaches 375°F. While the oil heats up, rinse your wings and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Fry the wings in batches of five or six for about 10 minutes, just until they’re partially cooked. Drain them on paper towels and let them cool down a bit.

Double Fry and Sauce

Once they’ve cooled, pop the wings back into the hot oil and fry them again until they turn a beautiful golden brown—this should take around 6 to 8 minutes per batch. After frying, drain them on paper towels again. Toss the wings in a big bowl with your hot wing sauce, making sure each piece is nicely coated. Arrange the wings in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet and brush any leftover sauce on top.

Bake and Serve Wings

Finally, bake the wings in your preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the sauce has mostly dried up and the skin feels a bit crispy. Serve them up on a platter with some carrot and celery sticks, plus a side of blue cheese dressing for dipping. Enjoy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These wings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, making them perfect for sharing with friends and family. The flavorful seasoning adds a festive touch that everyone will enjoy as you celebrate the new year.

Serving Suggestions

Serve these wings with a variety of dipping sauces like ranch, blue cheese, or spicy buffalo. Add some celery and carrot sticks on the side for a refreshing crunch that balances the rich flavors.

Storage Tips

Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer to keep the skin crispy instead of using the microwave, which can make them soggy.