FRIED BUFFALO WINGS WITH SPICY, SWEET, AND UMAMI SAUCE

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The secret to creating great fried chicken at home is par-boiling the meat before frying. Believe it or not, this actually produces a incredibly crunchy piece of chicken while keeping the meat tender and juicy. Using wings gives you a ton of surface area for more crunch and more of the special sauce. The sauce in this recipe is a twist on the traditional Buffalo wing sauce with the addition of molasses and Worcestershire sauce for a slightly sweet and 'umami' flavor. Frying with lard adds flavor and extra crunch.

Provided by Cali_home_cook

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 gallon water
salt
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 pounds chicken wings, cut apart at joints, wing tips discarded
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup masa harina flour (Mexican corn masa mix)
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons ground cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 cups canola oil for frying
2 cups lard for frying
½ cup butter
½ cup hot pepper sauce
⅓ cup molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Pour the water into a large stock pot and stir in the salt, red pepper flakes, and chicken bouillon granules. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Cook the chicken wings to the boiling water until no longer pink inside and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain the wings and set aside to cool until easy to handle, about 15 minutes.
  • Whisk the flour, masa harina, paprika, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Press chicken wings into the seasoned flour until lightly coated; tap off excess flour.
  • Heat canola oil and lard in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Working in batches of about 6 wings at a time, deep-fry the wings until deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Set the wings aside to drain on paper towels.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat, and whisk in the hot pepper sauce, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Remove sauce from the heat.
  • To serve, stir the wings into the sauce, working in batches, until coated. Transfer wings to a serving dish to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 2230.5 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

Jasmine Rogers
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I'm making these wings for my Super Bowl party next weekend. I can't wait to see how they turn out!


brandon hiebert
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These wings were amazing! I loved the crispy skin and the flavorful sauce.


Khalid Shaheen
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I tried this recipe and the wings turned out dry and overcooked. I think I might have cooked them for too long.


Rockstar Immy
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This recipe looks interesting but I'm not sure if I can handle the spiciness. Do you have any suggestions for making it less spicy?


Muhamet Llugani
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These wings are so good! The sauce is flavorful and the wings are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Divine Melody
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I love this recipe! The wings are always crispy and the sauce is delicious. I've even started making it for my friends and family.


Antonio Burgess
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These wings were a huge hit at my party! The spicy-sweet-and-umami sauce was the perfect balance of flavors, and the wings were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making these again!