Description
Cotton Candy Chicken Wings are a unique and fun twist on traditional chicken wings, featuring a sweet cotton candy glaze that adds a delightful flavor contrast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Oil, for frying
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp light corn syrup
- 1 tbsp cotton candy flavoring (or raspberry/blue raspberry flavor extract)
- Gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple for swirls)
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Dredge wings in seasoned flour until fully coated. Shake off excess.
- Fry the Wings: Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry wings in batches for 8–10 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Cotton Candy Glaze: In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 230°F (thread stage). Remove from heat and stir in cotton candy flavoring. Divide glaze into bowls and tint with gel food coloring (pink, blue, purple). Swirl colors together lightly for a cotton candy effect.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for frying to achieve crispy wings.
- Adjust the amount of food coloring based on desired intensity of color.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg