chicken wings.
how to make a slightly wide variation of fried chicken wings.
Ingredients:
method 2 (breaded):
buttermilk brine:
500g buttermilk.
kosher salt.
seasoning/spices of choice, (cayenne, paprika, cumin, chili powder, pepper, mustard powder, onion powder, garlic powder etc.)
dredge:
250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour.
20g (2 tbsp) cornstarch.
9g (1 tbsp) kosher salt.
method 1 (original):
3 lbs whole-chicken wings.
kosher salt.
23g (3tbsp) corn starch.
method 3 (yangnyeom, Korean fried chicken):
3lbs whole-chicken wings.
1” gnob of ginger, grated.
3 cloves garlic, grated.
200g cornstarch.
5g (1 tsp) baking powder.
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Season wings with salt and evenly apply cornstarch. Place wings onto a wired rack and let dry in the fridge for 1 hour. This is to dry out the exterior giving you a crispier end product.
Fill a heavy-bottomed pot about halfway with oil then heat to a temperature of 350°F.
Fry wings for 7-8 minutes, or until fully cooked, crispy and golden brown.
Toss in choice of seasoning/sauce.
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Combine buttermilk, salt and spices of choice, add wings and let brine for 1 - 8 hours.
Whisk together all of the dredge ingredients and add the chicken and coat thoroughly in the dredge. Let the chicken sit in the flour mixture for 10 minutes.
Fill a heavy-bottomed pot about halfway with oil then heat to a temperature of 325°F.
Remove the chicken from the dredge and shake off any excess flour.
Fry wings for 4-5 minutes or until very very lightly browned and nearly cooked through.
Remove the wings from the oil and place onto a wired rack.
Heat the oil up to a temperature of 375°F.
Add the chicken wings back into the oil for an additional 2-3 minutes or until fully cooked, crispy and golden brown.
Toss in choice of seasoning/sauce.
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Toss together chicken-wings with the ginger and garlic, let marinate in the fridge, covered for 30 minutes - 8 hours.
Whisk together cornstarch and baking powder and toss the chicken in the mixture until each wing is thoroughly coated.
Fill a heavy-bottomed pot about halfway with oil then heat to a temperature of 350°F.
Shake off any excess cornstarch off the chicken, fry wings for 7-8 minutes or until fully cooked through and crisp.
Toss in sauce, add crushed roasted peanuts, sesame seeds.and chopped chives/scallions.
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lemon pepper seasoning:
7 lemons, peeled, white pith removed.
6g (1.5 tsp) citric acid.
2g (1/2 tsp) onion powder.
4g (1 tsp) garlic powder.
33g (1/4 cup) black peppercorns.
8g (1 tbsp) white peppercorns.
5g (1 tsp) mushroom powder.
lemon pepper wet:
2 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning.
1 tbsp Frank’s red hot.
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter.
10g (1/2 tbsp) honey.
2 lemons, juiced.
kosher salt.
seasoning:
Place the lemon peels onto a baking tray, set with a wire rack and place into your oven at its lowest setting, (typically 150-200°F). Let dehydrate for around 3-6 hours or until fully dry and crisp. Preferably, use a food dehydrator set at 200°F.
In a spice blender, add the lemon peels and blitz until they become a fine powder, set aside.
Grind the black and white peppercorns together.
Mix the lemon powder, citric acid, pepper, garlic, onion and mushroom powder together.
wet:
Add the juice of the lemons, Frank’s red hot and the honey to a saucepan.
Bring to a low simmer and begin slowly whisking in the butter, 1 tbsp at a time.
Once all the butter is emulsified add the lemon pepper seasoning and season to taste with salt.
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4 ripe mangoes, peeled & chopped.
1 shallot, minced.
2 cloves garlic, minced.
1” gnob ginger, grated.
8-12 habanero peppers, minced. (Or use a food processor.)
2 limes, juiced.
75g (1/4 cup) apple cider vinegar.
75g (1/4 cup) water.
115g (1/4 cup) honey.
15g (1 tbsp) Worcestershire sauce.
57g (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cold.
kosher salt.
method:
To a saucepan set over low heat, add 1 tbsp of oil.
Add shallot, garlic and ginger, let sweat for 5-6 minutes or until very aromatic.
Add the habanero peppers, let sweat for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the mango, honey, water, lime juice, apple cider vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add everything to a blender, and blitz until smooth.
Once smooth add the cold unsalted butter, 1 tbsp at a time.
Season to taste and pass through a sieve.
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150g ketchup.
30g dark brown sugar.
50g whiskey.
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
1 tsp dijon mustard.
(1 tbsp) paprika.
(1/2 tbsp) smoked paprika.
(1 tsp) onion powder.
(1 1/2 tsp) garlic powder.
(1/2 tbsp) cayenne pepper.
kosher salt.
method:
Add sugar and whiskey to saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce the heat low and simmer until a thick syrup is formed.
Add ketchup, mustard, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and all the spices.
Simmer for 15-25 minutes or until thick, stirring occasionally.
Season to taste.
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180g (3/4 cup) 35% heavy cream.
113g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cold.
1 tbsp old bay.
1 tsp mustard powder.
1/2 tbsp garlic powder.
1/2 tbsp onion powder.
1 tbsp smoked paprika.
1/2 tsp red chili flakes.
6 cloves garlic, grated.
1 tsp black pepper.
1 lemon, juiced.
kosher salt.
method:
Add heavy cream to a sauce pan and place over medium heat. Reduce until 1/2 of the original volume.
Add garlic and all of the spices.
Cut the heat, whisk in all of the cold butter 1 tbsp at a time. Add lemon.
Season to taste.
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10 cloves garlic, minced.
2 sprig green onion, sliced thin.
2 bird’s eye chili, minced.
3 red shallot, minced.
50g palm sugar.
45g (3 tbsp) fish sauce.
2 limes, juiced.
45g (3 tbsp) water.
40g (1/3 cup) roasted, skinless peanuts, chopped.
3 tbsp oil.
method:
Place a saucepan over medium-low heat and add oil.
Add garlic and shallots. Cook until lightly brown and fragrant.
Add bird’s eye chilis and water, bring to a boil.
Add palm sugar and fish sauce, reduce heat to low and simmer until lightly thickened.
Once desired consistency is reached, add green onion and lime juice.
Season to taste.
Toss with roasted peanuts.
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85g (1/4 cup) gochujang.
60g (4 tbsp) ketchup.
3 cloves garlic, minced.
85g (1/4 cup) Korean rice syrup.
30g (2 tbsp) rice vinegar.
33g (2 tbsp) mirin.
15g (1 tbsp) shio-koji or light soy sauce.
4g (1 tsp) roasted sesame oil.
1-2 tbsp sesame seeds.
method:
In a saucepan, whisk together; gochujang, ketchup, rice syrup, rice vinegar, mirin and shio-koji.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Cut the heat, add garlic and sesame oil. Season and adjust to taste.
Add sesame seeds right before tossing with chicken.