Crispy Italian Flier Wings Recipe

Photo copyright © 2009 by Jason Wyche/Wings/Wiley

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely ground white cornmeal
• 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, lightly crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 12 wings, cut in half at joints, wing tips removed and discarded
• Vegetable oil
• Warm marinara sauce (optional)

How to make it 



• 1

  In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, Parmesan, oregano, thyme, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat the wings in the mixture and shake off any excess.
• 2

  Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat to 350°F. Fry the wings for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. You may need to turn frequently near the end for even browning. Drain the wings on a rack set over a platter. Serve the wings with warm marinara sauce for dipping, if desired. Makes 24 pieces.

Excerpted from Wings by Debbie Moose. Text copyright © 2009 by Debbie Moose. Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.