Name: Spicy Chicken Wings
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 12 chicken wings (see note); 1/4 cup (35 g) cornstarch; 1 tsp garlic salt; 1 tsp dry mustard; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; Canola oil, for frying; 1/2 cup (125 ml) chili sauce (Frank’s RedHot-style); 2 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 1 lime, zest finely grated

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

12 chicken wings (see note)
1/4 cup (35 g) cornstarch
1 tsp garlic salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Canola oil, for frying

Spicy Sauce

1/2 cup (125 ml) chili sauce (Frank’s RedHot-style)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp (15 ml) apple cider vinegar
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 lime, zest finely grated

Preparation

Chicken Wings

Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with paper towels or a wire rack.
On a work surface, using a chef’s knife, cut each chicken wing through the joints into three pieces. Set aside the two large pieces and discard the wing tips (the small pointed piece where there is no meat). Pat dry with paper towel.
In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt and spices. Add the chicken and toss to coat well.
Fry half of the wings at a time for 15 minutes or until cooked through and golden. Watch out for splattering. Drain on the paper towel and keep warm.

Spicy Sauce

Meanwhile, in a small pot, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes or until reduced by half.
Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cooked chicken wings and toss to coat well in the sauce.

Note from Ricardo

Chicken wings are sold whole or trimmed. If whole, you will need to cut each wing as described in the recipe. Regardless of how you buy them, you will need a total of 24 pieces.

This recipe was created by Café RICARDO chef, Isabelle Deschamps-Plante.

Spicy Chicken Wings

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Note from Ricardo

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