Crispy Baked Wings With Berbere Honey Glaze And Fried Garlic Recipes

TRULY CRISPY OVEN BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• If you are organised enough, uncover the chicken wings and leave them in the fridge for a few hours to dry out. Otherwise, use a paper towel to pat the wings dry.
• Adjust oven racks to upper-middle and lower-middle positions.
• Preheat oven to 250F/120C (all oven types - standard/convection/fan).
• Line a baking tray with foil, then place a rack (like a cooling rack) on the foil. Spray the rack with oil spray.
• Place wings in a large bowl or in a ziplock bag. Add the baking powder and salt, then toss to coat evenly.
• Place the wings on the baking tray in a single layer with the skin side up. They should just fit snugly. They will shrink when they cook because the fat renders out so don't worry if they look too snug.
• Place wings on the lower middle oven rack and bake for 30 minutes.
• Move wings up to the upper middle rack and increase the oven temperature to 425F/220C. Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through.
• Remove baking tray from the oven and let it stand for 5 minutes.
• Toss wings in sauce of choice or serve it on the side to dip / drizzle on the wings, then serve.

BERBERE

Steps:

• Combine all the spices in a small skillet. Toast over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely. This spice blend will keep, tightly sealed, in your pantry for several months. For longer storage, keep in the freezer.

CRISPY HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• For the sauce: In a medium sauce pan, cook over medium heat the olive oil and garlic to slightly soften; do not let it brown. Add the honey, soya sauce and black pepper. Continue to cook over medium heat and simmer sauce for 5-10 minutes, watching carefully as it simmers because it can foam up and overflow. Remove from heat and allow to cool thoroughly; set aside.
• The coating: Mix together the 'coating mixture'; set aside.
• The wash: In a seperate bowl, whisk together the slightly beaten eggs and cold water.
• Wash and pat dry the wing sections. Dip the wing pieces into the egg wash and then toss into the flour mixture to evenly coat.
• Drop the coated wings into a preheated 350 degree F deep fryer, filled with vegetable oil.
• Fry until golden brown, about 15-20 min depending on the size of the wing pieces. While still hot out of the oil, toss the wing pieces in a large bowl with some of the honey garlic sauce.

CRISPY BREADED AND BAKED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the bread crumbs, onion powder, basil, garlic salt and paprika.
• In a small bowl, whisk egg and water.
• Cut chicken wings into three sections and discard wing tips.
• Dip wings in egg, then place in bag and shake to coat.
• Place on a greased 15 x 10" baking pan.
• Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or
• until juices run clear, turning once.