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    Home » Appetizers

    Extra Crispy Maple Hot Wings - Double Crunch

    Published: Jan 31, 2022 Last updated: May 22, 2022 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Extra crispy chicken wings are fried twice for a double crunch wing and are coated with a maple syrup and buffalo sauce for a sweet heat combination.

    Crispy Maple Hot Wings are double fried to make extra crispy and then coated with a blend of maple syrup, butter, and buffalo sauce. The sweet heat combined with the crispy wings is simply irresistible!

    Everyone loves a crispy wing, and these double crunch wings will have your friends not only enjoying the game, but they will be raving about your food also! These are the best wings to serve for your game day party!

    Crispy Maple Hot Wings - a tray of double crunch wings on a serving platter.
    Jump to:
    • ❤️ Why I Love This Recipe
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Crispy Hot Wing - FAQ's
    • 💭 Tips
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • 🏫 What I've Learned
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Related Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Top Tip
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why I Love This Recipe

    ✔️ Everyone loves extra crispy chicken wings and these double crunch wings are a surefire winner every time I make them.

    ✔️ It is a great recipe that brings together sweet and spicy flavors in the sauce that coats the crispy chicken skin.

    ✔️ Extra crispy chicken wings are always the best wings for game day.

    🥘 Ingredients

    Fresh chicken wings, I like to buy the whole wings, and cut the drumstick from the flat myself.

    Cornstarch, this is what gives the chicken wings that crunch we all love!

    Hot sauce, your favorite hot sauce for wings will work here. This is my favorite one.

    Worcestershire sauce adds a savoriness to the sauce, only a little bit is needed.

    Butter adds flavor to the sauce.

    Pure maple syrup adds that touch of sweet to the heat of the hot sauce.

    Peanut oil is the best oil for deep frying as it can withstand high temps.

    A basket of Double Fried Crispy Wings without the sauce added

    🔪 Instructions

    For the wings:

    1. Place the chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch in a gallon sized plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat well.
    2. Pour 4 cups of cooking oil in a deep frying pan or large pot and bring to 350°F.
    3. Carefully place the ½ of the wings one by one into the hot oil and cook for 13 minutes, turning over a few times with the tongs. 
    4. Remove the wings from the oil and shake them off in a strainer. Add the second batch of wings to the oil and cook for 13 minutes. 
    5. While the second batch of wings are cooking, let the first batch sit and cool on a wire rack over a sheet pan with paper towels beneath it to catch any excess fat that may drip from the fried wings.
    6. After the 2nd batch of wings are removed from the fryer, return the first batch and fry for 12 minutes, until they are golden brown and crunchy. Repeat with the 2nd batch of wings. Remove from the fryer and drain.
    7. Place the wings in a large bowl and pour sauce over the wings. Toss to coat.

    For the Sauce:

    1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, mix the hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, butter, and maple syrup to combine.
    2. Bring the sauce to boil and immediately turn the heat down to simmer for 3 minutes. Use the maple hot sauce to coat the hot fried wings.
    A basket of double crunch wings.

    Crispy Hot Wing - FAQ's

    Why do people love super crispy hot wings so much?

    It's comfort food that tastes delicious! When you coat a that extra crispy skin with an awesome sauce, you get that satisfaction that makes a person feel good!

    What makes these double crunch wings so crunchy?

    The secret ingredient for extra crispiness is the cornstarch. The next step that makes these wings so crisp is the double frying! Coating chicken with cornstarch prior to cooking gives it a layer that will fry up extra crisp. They are also double fried to ensure an even more crisp texture.

    How can I keep my chicken wings crispy after cooking?

    Whenever any food is hot, covering it up traps the steam which surrounds the food causing moisture to collect around your food. This will make any crispy food soggy. The best solution is to leave the food uncovered and eat it while it is still hot.

    Should I use fresh or frozen wings for deep frying?

    You can use either. I prefer fresh, but you can buy frozen and thaw them first. Just be sure to pat the wings dry before proceeding with the recipe.

    Fried wings on a serving tray with a wine glass in the background

    💭 Tips

    • The way to ensure that extra crispy chicken wing is to be sure to coat the wing in the cornstarch and to do the double fry.

    📖 Variations

    • If you don't like maple syrup, the next best choice to add as a sweetener would be honey.
    • Potato starch makes a good substitution for corn starch.
    • Substitute an equal amount of dark brown sugar for the maple syrup.
    • Use your favorite sauce for the wings instead of the maple hot sauce.
    • Mix a spicy dry rub or onion powder into the cornstarch for added spice.
    Crispy Maple Hot Wings

    🍽 Equipment

    Deep Fryer

    Skimmer spoon ladle

    Small saucepan

    Large stainless steel bowl

    🏫 What I've Learned

    The double frying produces juicy wings on the inside with a super crispy chicken skin. It is a little more time intensive due to the double frying and there should be at least a 15 minute rest period between the initial fry and the second fry. I have found this method will produce the crispiest wings ever.

    Maple Hot Wings on a serving tray.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve these extra crispy maple hot wings with a side of blue cheese dressing or this homemade ranch dressing recipe.

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    Crispy Baked Sweet Hot Chicken Wings


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    📖 Recipe

    Crispy Maple Hot Wings

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Extra crispy chicken wings are fried twice for a double crunch wing and are coated with a maple syrup and buffalo sauce for a sweet heat combination.
    4.45 from 20 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Appetizers
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 562 kcal

    Equipment

    • Deep Fryer
    • Skimmer spoon ladle
    • Large stainless steel mixing bowl
    • Small saucepan

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    Ingredients
      

    For the Chicken:

    • 3½ pounds fresh chicken wings rinsed and patted dry
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ⅔ cup cornstarch

    For the Sauce

    • ⅔ cup hot sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • ½ cup pure maple syrup
    • 4 cups peanut oil , for frying

    Instructions
     

    For the wings:

    • Place the chicken, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch in a gallon sized plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to coat well.
    • Pour 4 cups of cooking oil in deep frying pan or large pot and bring to 350°F.
    • Carefully place the wings one by one into the hot oil and cook for about 13 minutes, turning over a few times with the tongs. The wings will need to be fried in 2 batches.
    • Remove the the of wings from the oil and shake them off in a strainer. While the second batch of wings are cooking, let the first batch sit and cool on a wire rack with paper towels beneath it to catch any excess fat that may drip from the fried wings.
    • After the 2nd batch of wings are removed from the fryer, return the first batch and fry for 12 minutes, until they are golden brown and crunchy. Repeat with 2nd batch of wings. Remove from the fryer and drain. Coat with the sauce and serve.

    For the Sauce:

    • In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, mix the hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, butter, and maple syrup.
    • Bring the sauce to boil and immediately turn heat down to simmer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes. Use to coat the hot fried wings.

    Notes

    Top Tip

    • If buying fresh wings that have not been separated at the joints, be sure to remove the wing tips and cut the wing in half, making a drumstick and flat. Use a good chef knife and a sturdy cutting board and cut thru the joints.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 26gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1181mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Crispy Hot Wings, Crispy Maple Hot Wings, Double Crunch Wings, Double fried wings, Extra Crispy Chicken Wings
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    Comments

    1. Nic

      June 12, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      The double frying definitely gave it that lovely cruch. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Shelby Law Ruttan

        June 12, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        Hi Nic, thank you, so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Shelby

        Reply
    2. Constance Smith

      September 25, 2015 at 9:01 am

      Oh my heavens, you had me at MAPLE!

      Reply
    3. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch

      September 23, 2015 at 11:07 pm

      Digging the maple and hot sauce combo! These look fabulous!

      Reply
    4. Marion@LifeTastesGood

      September 22, 2015 at 11:48 pm

      Double fried?! Oh my! What an amazing idea for maximum crunch!! Love the maple flavor in these too and can't wait to try them!

      Reply
    5. susan / The Wimpy Vegetarian

      September 21, 2015 at 11:50 pm

      Crispy wings are the best!!

      Reply
    6. Cynthia L

      September 21, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      We are big lovers of wings - especially during football season. These look so yummy and crunchy

      Reply
    7. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      September 21, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      Wings, wings, wings...want 'em! I'll go to any home tailgating party you throw!

      Reply
    8. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

      September 20, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Maple and spice. Why have I not thought of this combo before? I need these wings in my life!

      Reply
    9. Jen

      September 20, 2015 at 7:32 pm

      Love the maple component to this recipe! YUMMY!

      Reply
    10. Mary Ellen

      September 20, 2015 at 12:57 pm

      Your wings look delicious and so crispy! Love them....

      Reply
    11. Nichole

      September 20, 2015 at 11:40 am

      We love crispy wings in our house! I've never made wth syrup though. I need these in my life!

      Reply
    12. Cynthia @ Whole Food | Real Families

      September 20, 2015 at 6:41 am

      We are just like you guys. On game day, wings are the thing!! These look so crispy!!!

      Reply

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