Garlic parmesan chicken wings

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken wings, skin-on ( separated into drumettes and wingettes )
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 3 tbsp oil ( for marinade )
• Oil for deep frying
• For the wet batter — 1 cup all purpose flour
• For the wet batter — 1/2 cup cornstarch
• For the wet batter — 1/2 cup rice flour, optional (substitute with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour if not using)
• For the wet batter — Salt to taste
• For the wet batter — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• For the wet batter — 1 tsp onion powder
• For the wet batter — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the wet batter — 1 tsp black pepper powder
• For the wet batter — 1 1/4 cups of sparkling water or cold water ( to make thick pancake like batter )
• For the Garlic Parmesan sauce — 1/3 cup butter
• For the Garlic Parmesan sauce — 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
• For the Garlic Parmesan sauce — 1 tsp red chili flakes
• For the Garlic Parmesan sauce — 1/3 cup kewpie mayonnaise
• For the Garlic Parmesan sauce — Salt to taste
• For the Garlic Parmesan sauce — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the Garlic Parmesan sauce — 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• For the Garlic Parmesan sauce — 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Pat dry the wings and add them to a mixing bowl. Add oil and baking powder. Season with salt, pepper, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper powder. Mix well to combine and let it marinate for 2 - 3 hours or overnight.
2. Make the wet batter: In another bowl add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, rice flour salt, pepper, paprika, powder, garlic powder, onion powder, mixed well to combine, add in the sparkling water, and whisk until smooth thick batter farms.
3. Preheat the oil to 365°F. Coat the marinated chicken in the wet batter. Carefully drop 4-5 wings in hot oil. ( do not overcrowd the pan) And turn the heat to medium, fry the chicken wings for 6-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Make the Garlic Parmesan sauce: In a pan add butter on medium heat once the butter is melted add chopped garlic and sauté for 1- 2 min or until fragrant .
5. In a bowl add mayonnaise, salt, pepper, smoked paprika powder, red chili flakes Parsley. Add the garlic butter mixture and Parmesan cheese. Mix well to combine.
6. Toss the fried chicken wings in garlic Parmesan sauce before serving. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese if desired and enjoy.