Can I prepare any components of this meal ahead of time?
Absolutely! The red beans and rice can be made a day or two in advance; in fact, the flavors often improve overnight. You can also soak your beans the night before. For the chicken wings, you can bread them up to an hour or two before frying and keep them uncovered in the refrigerator. You can also prepare the seasoned flour mixture ahead of time. However, the chicken wings are best fried fresh right before serving for maximum crispiness.
Red beans and rice with crispy fried chicken wings for the win
