• Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps for a homemade chicken wing experience that rivals Zaxby’s.

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Begin by cutting your boneless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces or strips. Make them uniform for even cooking. If you prefer, you can also use whole wings. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Step 2: Make the Wet Batter

• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce together. This mixture adds flavor and moisture to the chicken. Add ½ cup of flour and baking powder to the egg mixture. This will help create a nice crust when fried.

Step 3: Season the Flour

• In another bowl, mix the flour with baking powder, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, kosher salt, Adobo seasoning, black pepper, regular paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, granulated sugar, and dried oregano. This blend is what gives the wings their deep deliciousness.

Step 4: Coat the Chicken

• Dip each piece of chicken into the wet batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, coat it in the seasoned flour mix.
• Make sure all sides are covered. Place the coated wings on a tray and let them rest for a few minutes. This step allows the coating to stick better during frying.

Step 5: Heat the Oil

• In a deep fryer or a large pot, heat oil to 350°F. You can use vegetable, canola, or peanut oil for frying. The oil should be deep enough to submerge the chicken pieces.

Step 6: Fry the Chicken

• Carefully add the wings to the hot oil in small batches. Fry them until they are golden brown, usually around 10-12 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to ensure they reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.

Step 7: Drain and Toss in Sauce

• Once cooked, transfer the wings to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. For extra flavor, toss the wings in your choice of sauce. For a traditional feel, go for the classic Buffalo sauce.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy!

• Prepare your favorite dipping sauces and sides. The wings are tasty on their own or served with ranch or blue cheese dressing. Gather your friends, crack open a few drinks, and dig into these delicious creations!