Whether you like sweet or spicy, we have several fun flavor twists for chicken wings that your crowd will go crazy for!
1. Cook The Wings
Toss 4 pounds chicken wings (split at the joints, tips removed) with 2 teaspoons kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Choose a cooking method and prepare as directed.
Deep-Fry
Heat about 2 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 375 in a large wide pot or Dutch oven. Toss the wings with 1/4 cup cornstarch, then fry in batches until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Roast
Preheat the oven to 425. Spread the wings on 2 oiled rimmed baking sheets and roast until crisp, about 1 hour.
2. Choose A Flavor
Toss the cooked wings in one of the following sauces.
Citrus-Ginger
Combine the juice of 2 oranges and 2 limes with 1/2 cup pineapple preserves, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and a pinch of cayenne in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until syrupy, about 8 minutes. Stire in 2 chopped scallions.
Beer Barbecue
Combine 12 ounces beer, 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and 2 tablespoons each chipotle hot sauce and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until syrupy, about 20 minutes.
Sriracha Buffalo
Melt 2 sticks butter; whisk in 3.4 cup Siracha.
Roasted Garlic-Balsamic
Slice the tops off 2 heads garlic, put each head on a piece of foil and drizzle with olive oil; wrap and roast at 425 until softened, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Squeeze the cloves into a bowl. Combine 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey, 2 thyme sprigs, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in 3 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic.
Mango-Curry
Combine 2/3 cup mango chutney, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon each curry powder, jerk seasoning and kosher salt, 1/2 cup water and a few grinds of pepper in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
3. Make A Dip
Serve the wings with any of these sauces.
Sweet Chili Mayo
Whisk 3/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the juice of 1 lime and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
Blue Cheese Ranch
Whisk 1/4 cup each sour cream and mayonnaise with 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 grated garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.
Bacon Sour Cream
Whisk 1 cup sour cream with 6 slices chopped cooked bacon, 1/4 cup chopped chives, 2 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
Spicy Avocado
Puree 1 avocado, 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 chopped seeded jalapeno, the juice of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons water and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt until smooth.
Lemon Dijonnaise
Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 3 tablespoons dijon mustard, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 grated garlic clove and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
Article Courtesy of Food Network Magazine.
