Brazilian Chicken Wings Frango À Passarinho Recipes

BRAZILIAN FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Mix vodka, lime juice, 1/2 of the garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Add the chicken to the brine mixture and coat evenly. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least an hour.
• Season your starch with salt and pepper. Dip each chicken wing in the starch, shaking off excess. Let sit and reach room temperature.
• Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F.
• Fry half the chicken wings until dark golden brown about 6 minutes.
• Remove and sit on a cooling rack while you fry the other half.
• Refry each batch for another two minutes each. Set aside and let cool. Optionally season with with salt, pepper and your preference for spices.
• Toast the remaining garlic in the hot oil. (See notes for optimal way)
• Serve the wings topped with toasted garlic, fresh parsley and lime wedges.

BRAZILIAN CHICKEN WINGS (FRANGO À PASSARINHO)

Steps:

• 1. Combine the chicken with the garlic, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a bowl until evenly coated. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for about an hour.
• 2. Dip each chicken wing in the flour, shaking off excess.
• 3. Heat oil in a large pot to about 375°F.
• 4. Fry half of the chicken wings at a time until dark golden brown. The oil temperature will drop to about 350°F.
• 5. Drain on paper towels.
• 6. Serve with lime wedges and fried garlic!