By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 10
87 cal · 30 min
South African Fried Chicken Wings
Recipe GLPRf42fd8a405dfe3
Crispy fried chicken wings seasoned with warm spices in the South African tradition. Chicken wings are coated in a savory flour mixture infused with chicken spice and paprika, then deep-fried until golden brown. This straightforward, flavorful dish makes an excellent main course or appetizer.
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Ingredients
6 chicken wings
2 large eggs
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon chicken spice blend
1 tablespoon paprika
1 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for frying
Directions
Rinse the chicken wings under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, a pinch of salt, and the paprika until well combined.
Place the chicken wings into the egg mixture, stir to coat all pieces evenly, and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour with the chicken spice blend. Working in batches, transfer the chilled wings from the egg mixture into the bag and seal. Shake vigorously until every wing is completely coated with the seasoned flour.
Remove the coated wings from the bag and arrange them on a clean plate or tray. Allow them to rest for at least 10 minutes so the coating can set and adhere properly.
Heat oil to 350°F (176°C) in a deep pot or fryer. Carefully place the wings in the hot oil and fry for approximately 5 minutes per side, turning occasionally and ensuring even browning. The chicken wings are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F and are golden brown throughout. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels before serving.
Comments
Chicken wings, eggs, salt, paprika, and flour are all standard finds at any Charlotte grocer—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI all stock them routinely. The real question is chicken spice, which is a South African blend not typically on shelves at major chains; you'll need to order it online or make a substitute with cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The 30-minute claim ignores marinating (typically 15-30 minutes for real depth) and the actual frying time needed to render the skin, making the honest prep closer to 50 minutes. Cost runs about $1.50 per serving if you buy wings on sale and use pantry staples, which is reasonable for a crowd-pleaser that reheats decently in the oven. This is a solid weeknight crowd dish once you have the spice blend sorted, but the special ingredient and time underestimate keep it from a higher score.
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