How to make chicken wings more crispy?

[kingfencer]

i'm trying to get the legs, wings, more crispy, but it doesn't seem to work, am i cooking not long enough, not putting enough flour?

[slowtyper]

How are you cooking them? Maybe you need a higher temperature. Sit it under the broiler for a couple minutes.

[rems]

are you deep frying them? That usually helps a lot

[LOTW]

If you are baking the wings, after washing them, air dry in the fridge for about 20 mins. Then bake them at about 400 degrees for about 20 minutes each side. If they still aren't crisping up, do as slowtyper said and put under the broiler (but watch them so they don't burn!)

If you are deep frying, do so for about 10-15 minutes.

You can only get 'restaurant' crispy by deep frying. Baking won't do it, but you can get a decent job done in the oven. If you are applying flour for the oven, it won't work as well as deep frying.

Also, I think you meant the wingette and drummette pieces - the drummette is not a leg but part of the wing.

Good luck!

[death_hawk]

Deep fry them.

It's literally the reason why I spent close to $1000 on a commercial deep fryer.
Because [expletive deleted] you uncrispy food.

[monty613]

Deep fry them.

It's literally the reason why I spent close to $1000 on a commercial deep fryer.
Because [expletive deleted] you uncrispy food.

dude you are SERIOUS about your deep frying! wow.

does your kitchen look like this?

[death_hawk]

This is what I have:
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[monty613]

This is what I have:
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how quickly does it heat up? how easy is it to drain the oil and clean everything?

[kingfencer]

damm... oh well... my dreams of making kfc chicken will end i guess...

[Keelie]

Higher temp should get you crispier wings.

As for the deep frying... convection works way better.

[monty613]

If you are baking the wings, after washing them, air dry in the fridge for about 20 mins. Then bake them at about 400 degrees for about 20 minutes each side. If they still aren't crisping up, do as slowtyper said and put under the broiler (but watch them so they don't burn!)

are you LOTW from lordofthewings.blogspot.com fame? if so - your blog rules!

[death_hawk]

how quickly does it heat up? how easy is it to drain the oil and clean everything?

Heats from cold to 390F in about 9-10 minutes

Draining involves flipping up the heater element (or removing), pulling the pan o' oil (it's literally a deep 1/2 insert from a restaurant supplier) dumping the oil and scraping the bottom. Fire it into the dishwasher and clean the element via paper towel and a good rinse with soap.
Reassemble and you're done.

damm... oh well... my dreams of making kfc chicken will end i guess...

You could buy a deep fryer. A home model works too. Just heats much slower and has a much worse recovery time.

Higher temp should get you crispier wings.

As for the deep frying... convection works way better.

I've tried a convection oven and it doesn't work nearly as well as a fryer IMO.

[CHINAdeals]

Deep fry them.

It's literally the reason why I spent close to $1000 on a commercial deep fryer.
Because [expletive deleted] you uncrispy food.

omgg....ahah

what's on your menu every night??

[ghostryder]

put under the broiler (but watch them so they don't burn!)

This can be tricky, they can burn easily. Try steaming your wings first. This renders out more fat which is what is going to cause burning under the broiler. You may not even need to broil them, baking might be enough.

[bonterra]

Sprinkle the chicken pieces with corn starch before baking. Crisps the skin up nicely.