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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.