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9) Buttermilk-brined extra-crispy wings with paprika

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken wings separated and tips removed
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • Cooking spray or 1–2 tbsp oil for tossing

Method
 

  1. Combine buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl; add wings and refrigerate 2–6 hours.
  2. Mix flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish. Remove wings, let excess buttermilk drip off, then dredge in flour mix.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray basket. Arrange wings in a single layer without crowding.
  4. Air fry 10 minutes, flip, then cook 8–10 more minutes until deep golden and crisp. Toss with extra paprika if you like.