SPICY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS WITH CHOW CHOW AND BLUE CHEESE DIP

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Spicy Garlic Chicken Wings With Chow Chow and Blue Cheese Dip image

Provided by Eric Greenspan

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint, tips discarded
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup kosher salt
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup dried whole chile de arbol
Canola oil, for frying
1 cup peeled garlic cloves
1 cup olive oil
2 cups Frank's RedHot, or other hot sauce
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced on the bias
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced on the bias
1 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup crumbled Maytag blue cheese, or other blue cheese
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • For the wings: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the wings, vinegar, salt, sugar and chile in a large pot. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, remove from the heat, strain the wings and pat them dry. Place the wings on a baking sheet. Bake until the wings are dry, about 15 minutes.
  • While the wings bake, fill a large, deep pot with 3 inches of oil. Place over medium-high heat and bring to 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches, fry the wings until crispy and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per batch, raising or lowering the heat as necessary to keep the oil at temperature. Drain the wings on a wire rack set over a sheet pan.
  • Meanwhile, combine the garlic and olive oil in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat until the oil just simmers. Cover the pan, adjust the heat and simmer until the garlic is tender, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then transfer the oil and garlic to a blender and blend until smooth. Add the hot sauce and pulse until combined. Add a little water if necessary so the mixture is about as thick as syrup. Pour the sauce into a very large bowl. Add the wings and toss to coat.
  • For the chow-chow: Combine the celery, carrots, vinegar, sugar and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat and let cool. Drain.
  • For the dip: Combine the blue cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, pepper and celery salt in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve the wings with the dip and chow-chow on the side.

Banjade Madhav
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Delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. The chow chow and blue cheese dip were also great additions. I will definitely be making this again.


Aakiti Ch
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My new favorite chicken wing recipe! The spicy garlic sauce is to die for. I will be making this again and again.


Ariana Perez
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The spicy garlic sauce is amazing and the chow chow and blue cheese dip add a nice tang and creaminess. I will definitely be making this again!


Malik Arman
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Easy to follow recipe and the results were delicious! I served these at a party and they were a hit. Highly recommend.


Suraj Thapa magar
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So much yum! I marinated my chicken wings overnight and they were incredibly juicy and flavorful. The spicy garlic sauce is the perfect balance of heat and flavor. The chow chow and blue cheese dip were the perfect accompaniments. Will definitely be