Taco Ranch Wings
Crispy fried chicken wings coated in a bold taco and ranch seasoned crust, delivering big flavor with a crunchy bite and juicy interior.
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 3 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package taco seasoning + 1 tablespoon extra
- 1 package ranch seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 tablespoon Mexican hot sauce
- 2 cups flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne, and oregano. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Coat each wing in the seasoned flour, then dip into the egg wash, return to the flour for a second coating, and place on a tray while you finish the batch
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy pot.
- Fry wings for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Smaller wings may take 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove wings and place on a wire rack over a baking sheet to keep them crispy.
- Keep wings warm in a 175°F oven if cooking in batches.
- Serve hot, no sauce needed, or pair with your favorite dip.
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Recipe Tips
Double dredging is the key here. That quick dip back into the egg wash and flour gives you that extra thick, crispy crust that holds flavor and crunch.
