These Trashed Wings are the ultimate appetizer or main for any gathering or tailgate. The wings are double fried and dipped in buffalo sauce in between which makes your oil “trashed” after cooking. Extra crispy, they’re insanely addicting with each bite.
These Trashed Wings can be the perfect appetizer or can be served as a delicious main course. They are great for great for game day, parties, any social gathering, or even a family dinner at home. They’re called “trashed” because they are double-fried, which means they are extra-crispy. They are so easy to make and so delicious you will feel like you have restaurant quality food right on your kitchen table.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Extra crispy texture – Double fried!
- Sauce baked right into the wing – Enticing flavor.
- Perfect for entertaining – All your friends will love.
- Easy to customize – Sauces, spices, toppings, etc.
- Restaurant-quality wings at home – You won’t believe your taste buds.
Reader Quote: “These are so good. I toss some Franks Hot sauce, Butter and Honey together and pour over them before serving. Making them extra messy. Use Blue Cheese dressing or Ranch. My 4 adult boys and husband always ask for them.” – Kenda Horan
What Are Trashed Wings?
Trashed wings are a St. Louis Missouri classic style of fried chicken that takes a chicken wing that is fried, tosses it in sauce, and then gets fried again for an extra crispy, delicious flavor. The name “Trashed” originates from the oil being considered “ruined” after the chicken is placed back in the pot covered in the sauce, causing more frequent oil swaps.
Ingredients:
- Chicken Wings – Whatever type you enjoy most!
- Peanut Oil – This is the best oil for frying due to its high smoke point.
- All Purpose Seasoning – Simple yet perfect.
- Franks Wing Sauce – This can be customized and interchanged to your liking!
How To Make Trashed Wings:
1. Begin by salting wings and letting them sit while warming oil.
2. You can separate them and remove the tips or leave them whole.
3. Once oil is heated to 350 degrees, carefully cook in small batches for 3-4 minutes and remove to an aluminum pan.
4. Pour wing sauce all over partially cooked wings and let them sit in sauce while getting oil temp up to around 360 degrees.
5. Once again, cook in small batches until internal temp of wings reaches around 180 degrees.
6. Remove to a cooling rack and immediately season with all purpose seasoning.
7. Enjoy!
Variations:
Here are some other flavor variations I’ve made for these wings:
- Garlic Parmesan Wings – Butter, garlic, parmesan, parsley.
- Honey Buffalo Wings – Buffalo sauce with honey.
- Lemon Pepper Wings – Lemon pepper seasoning and butter.
- BBQ Trashed Wings – Your favorite smoky BBQ sauce.
- Sweet Chili Wings – Sweet chili sauce with lime juice.
Expert Tips:
- Make sure to dry your wings thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispy skin.
- Don’t overcrowd the pot – space is key for crispy wings.
- Cool on a wire rack so air circulates around the wings.
- “Trash” them quickly – a short second cook keeps them crispy without burning the sauce.
What to Serve With Trashed Wings:
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Celery and carrot sticks
- Loaded potato skins
- Onion rings
- French fries or waffle fries
- Mac and cheese
Storage:
You can store these wings in the freezer or the fridge, depending on how long you want them to last. You can also reheat them according to the instructions below.
- Refrigerator – Store leftover wings in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer – Freeze cooked wings for up to 2 months.
- Reheating – Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 375°F for 8–10 minutes to bring back the crispiness.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Why are they called trashed wings?
The name “Trashed” originates from the oil being considered “ruined” after the chicken is placed back in the pot covered in the sauce, and this causes more frequent oil swaps between batches. - Can I make trashed wings in an air fryer?
Yes, while they might taste slightly different, this is a nice oil free alternative. - Do I have to fry the wings first?
Before the sauce yes, you fry the wings twice. - What sauce works best for trashed wings?
Frank’s Wing Sauce is a personal favorite.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 30 wings
- peanut oil for frying
- All purpose seasoning
- Franks Wing Sauce or preferred brand
Instructions
- Begin by salting wings and letting them sit while warming oil.
- You can separate them and remove the tips or leave them whole.
- Once oil is heated to 350 degrees, carefully cook in small batches for 3-4 minutes and remove to an aluminum pan.
- Pour wing sauce all over partially cooked wings and let them sit in sauce while getting oil temp up to around 360 degrees.
- Once again, cook in small batches until internal temp of wings reaches around 180 degrees.
- Remove to a cooling rack and immediately season with all purpose seasoning.
- Enjoy!
Looks great …can’t wait to try this!
I gave it 5 Stars but they are MUCH EASIER if you buy the already seasoned ones at WF’S. 400 degrees & keep them turned😋.
I would definitely cook them. They look awesome. Be great for the hockey game.
These are so good. I toss some Franks Hot sauce, Butter and Honey together and pour over them before serving. Making them extra messy.
Use Blue Cheese dressing or Ranch.
My 4 adult boys and husband always ask for them.
These sound awesome! Can’t wait to try this recipe out!
Looks awesome. Just found this site. Shared as I have Facebook recipe group.
Thank you!
I’m from St Louis. The best place to get Trashed Wings is Frankie G’s down in Mehlville area. They serve these in a big beer tray. They are quite addictive. The high heat is great. The combination of the hot sauce, brown sugar and spices is fabulous!