Salt and Vinegar Wings
Salt and vinegar wings are basically what happens when your favorite chip flavor crashes the party and brings the heat—literally. If you’re into that sharp, tangy kick of salt and vinegar chips, imagine that same bold flavor wrapped around a juicy, crispy chicken wing. They start off with wings that are fried to get that golden, crackly skin, and then they’re tossed in a zingy mix of vinegar (malt or white vinegar works best) and a good hit of salt. The result is this mouthwatering combo of savory, sour, and just enough crisp to make you want to keep going back for more. It’s kind of like chips on steroids—in the best way possible.
Some recipes even take it a step further and coat the wings in crushed salt and vinegar chips for extra crunch and flavor, which honestly is genius. They’ve got that same addictive quality as the chips, but with the added bonus of tender meat and crispy skin.
If you love salt and vinegar anything, these wings are a must-try. If you like this recipe, try my Brined and Fried Hot Honey Turkey Wings recipe next!
Salt and Vinegar Wings
Ingredients
Brine
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 1 cup warm water
- 5 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 5 tbsp sea salt
- fresh dill
- bay leaf
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 cups cold water
Chicken Wings
- 3 lbs. chicken wings
- 3 tbsp all purpose seasoning
- 4 tbsp corn starch
- oil for frying
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- salt and vinegar dry seasoning
Instructions
- To a bowl, combine warm water, vinegar, brown sugar, and sea salt. Whisk until salt and sugar is dissolved. Add in remaining brine ingredients and soak chicken wings in this brine for 6 hours refrigerated.
- Remove the chicken wings from the brine and pat dry. Season with an all purpose seasoning and corn starch. Combine well.
- Fry chicken wings at 360℉ for 8-10 minutes or until crispy, golden, and floating. Remove and place on a rack to drain of any excess oil.
- To a bowl, top wings with melted butter and salt and vinegar seasoning sprinkle. Toss until well coated.
- Garnish with coarse salt and dill. Serve immediately. Enjoy !
