Crispy Garlic Fried Chicken Wings with Homemade Ranch Dressing

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1. 1
   In a bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper powder, paprika, and salt.
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2. 2
   Add soy sauce and crushed garlic, stirring well. Place chicken wings into the marinade, toss to coat all pieces evenly. Let marinate for 1 hour.
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3. 3
   Make the ranch dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream. Add garlic powder and onion powder, then add chopped fresh dill.
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4. 4
   Squeeze in lime juice (or calamansi), add salt to taste. Stir well, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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5. 5
   Remove chicken wings from marinade, discarding any loose garlic pieces to prevent burning during frying.
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6. 6
   In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and all-purpose flour. In another bowl, beat the egg.
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7. 7
   Coat chicken wings in egg first, making sure all sides are covered. Then dredge in cornstarch-flour mixture, coating evenly.
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8. 8
   Heat cooking oil to 350°F. In batches, carefully place coated chicken wings into hot oil and fry for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
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9. 9
   After the first frying, remove wings and place on paper towels to cool. Repeat with remaining batches until all wings are fried once.
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10. 10
    Return the first batch of wings to the hot oil for a second frying, about 1 minute only. Do not overdo to keep the inside moist.
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11. 11
    Remove wings and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Repeat the double-frying process with remaining batches.
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12. 12
    Remove the ranch dressing from the refrigerator and serve alongside the crispy chicken wings.
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