The BEST Fried Chicken Wings (Flieten)

Set up your frying station by filling your pot with frying oil (about 3 inches or 7 centimeters from the bottom of the pot would be ideal) and clipping a frying thermometer to it. Heat over high heat until you have reached your ideal frying temperature (325 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit). Preheat your oven to 150 to 180 degrees and set up a baking sheet with a cooling rack sitting on top of it, keeping it near your frying station.

While the oil heats up, pat dry your chicken. Once the oil is heated to the 350° Fahrenheit (175°C), carefully using the first pair of tongs, submerge the chicken into the hot oil, holding a splatter guard with your other hand to protect yourself from hot oil spraying on you and burning you. Only add in as any chicken wings as you can fit on the bottom of the pan. The temperature will drop a little when adding the chicken to the oil and that is okay. Play with the heat setting a bit to get your oil to stay within the 325° to 350°F range (163°-175°C). Cook chicken for 10 to 15 minutes or until browned to your desired degree and the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) or higher. This INSTANT, professional-grade meat thermometer is worth the money.

Carefully remove the cooked chicken wings using the second pair of tongs, and place it on the cooling rack to allow excess oil to drip off for a minute. Then rub in the dry seasoning.

If you’re working in batches, transfer the cooked chicken to the warm oven while the next round of chicken fries. Repeat process until all chicken is prepared.

Traditionally, Flieten are served with slices of rustic farm bread or fries. You can also add a small salad as a side. Guten Appetit!