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poultry essentials: sweet & zesty wings

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

I almost never post a recipe without copious photographs. For this one, I only have a few; however, the sauce was so good that I thought I would throw it out here. Anyway, it started with a stroll thru the walk-in, where I discovered a few vacuum-sealed bags of wings. Then I thought, all I need is a good sauce… And so it begins. I used this sauce on wings, but I think it would be excellent on bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. It is a sweet sauce, with zesty flavor notes that makes your tastebuds do the happy dance. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For poultry essentials: sweet & zesty wings

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 1 lb
    chicken wings, about a dozen
  • THE MARINADE/SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    maple syrup
  • 1/4 c
    chili sauce
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp
    smooth brown mustard, i prefer grey poupon
  • THE COATING
  • 1/4 c
    flour, all-purpose variety
  • 1 tsp
    salt, kosher variety, fine grind
  • 1 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1 - 2 pinch
    white pepper, freshly ground, or to taste

How To Make poultry essentials: sweet & zesty wings

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    You will need a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a rack to make this recipe. The rack is actually optional, but it helps to crisp the wings.
  • 3
    Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
  • 4
    Add the marinade/sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Take off the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • 5
    While the sauce is cooling, separate the drum, from the flat, and tip.
  • 6
    Toss the tips in the freezer and use them to make stock.
  • 7
    Place the wings into a small bowl and toss with about 3 tablespoons of the marinade/sauce. Then, cover and place into the refrigerator for about an hour.
  • 8
    Place a rack in the upper-middle position and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
  • 9
    Place the coating ingredients into a small bowl, then remove the wings from the fridge and lightly toss. You do not want a thick coating. Knock off any excess flour and place the wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet, fitted with a rack (if you have one).
  • 10
    Place the wings into the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes. Then turn them over, and bake an additional 12 – 15 minutes, or until nice and golden brown.
  • 11
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    12
    Serve dry with the sauce on the side or toss them in the sauce and serve wet. I toss my in the sauce and then served them with a homemade honey/mustard dipping sauce. Enjoy.
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    13
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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