The Best Bang Bang Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

2 lbs chicken wings

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup cornstarch

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 cup buttermilk

Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Bang Bang Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

2 tbsp sriracha

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions:

Prep the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Coat the Wings: Dip the wings in buttermilk, then dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

Fry the Wings: Fry the wings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the wings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Make the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic.

Toss the Wings: Toss the crispy wings in the Bang Bang sauce until evenly coated.

Serve: Serve the wings immediately, garnished with extra sauce if desired.