Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep & Season the Wings
- Pat the wings very dry with paper towels to remove all moisture. For best results, let them come to room temperature before seasoning.
- In a small bowl, mix:
- 1 tbsp Tony’s Creole
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
- Toss the wings in the seasoning blend until fully coated, then let them rest at room temp for 20–30 minutes to allow the seasoning to absorb.
Season the Flour
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together:
- 1 tbsp Tony’s Creole
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cracked black pepper
- Then add the 1½ cups of flour and combine well.
Dredge the Wings
- Coat each wing in the seasoned flour, pressing lightly so it sticks. Shake off any excess and set aside.
Heat the Oil
- Pour about 1 inch of oil (~30 oz) into a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (or until a pinch of flour sizzles when added).
- 🔥 Frying Tip: Once you add the wings, reduce the heat slightly to medium or medium-low. You want a rolling bubble, not wild popping. Adjust the heat between batches to maintain a steady fry.
Fry the Wings
- Work in batches and don’t overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and internal temp hits 165°F.
Drain the Wings
- Transfer fried wings to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet to drain.
- Skip paper towels—this method keeps ‘em crispy!
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the 2 sticks of Kerrygold Garlic & Herb Butter. Then add:
- Lemon zest
- Lemon juice
- Black pepper
- Parmesan
- Jarlic
- Parsley
- Salt
- Whisk until fully combined.
Toss & Serve
- Place wings in a large bowl and pour half the lemon butter sauce over them. Toss to coat. Plate the wings with lemon wedges and serve the extra sauce on the side for dipping.
