Description
Me and my husband love good chicken wings. And I mean good chicken wings. He likes his a bit more spicy than I do, but I can take some spice if I need it!
The problem with this is that most wings are expensive. I don’t know about you, but I don’t feel like paying 8 dollars for 6 wings! So … I decided to bite the bullet and make my own. I can control the heat, and I can make them as crispy as I want to!
Ingredients
- 2-½ pounds Chicken Wings
- ¼ cups Butter, Melted
- 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 whole Shallot, Minced
- ½ cups Onion, Finely Minced (optional)
- ½ cups Hot Pepper Sauce
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- Vegetable Oil, For Frying
Preparation
Fill a heavy bottomed, deep-sided frying pan with at least 1 inch of oil and heat until temperature reaches 400°F.
Split the wings at each joint and discard tips. Rinse and pat them dry with paper towels.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat with minced garlic. (Finely minced shallots or onions may optionally be added at the same time as the garlic.) If you prefer a smoother sauce, a stick blender may be used to smooth it out and blend in the flavors of the garlic, etc. When the garlic is a golden color, stir in the hot sauce. Add a pinch of salt.
When the oil is the correct temperature carefully lower the wings into the hot oil using a slotted spoon or wire basket, and deep fry for about 12 minutes, or until wings are cooked and crispy.
Drain wings on paper towels. Toss with the hot sauce, coating several times to cover well.
Serving suggestion: Serve with a side of extra hot sauce for dipping, and a bowl of blue cheese dressing or ranch dip and celery sticks.
