Crispy Chicken Wings
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Crispy Chicken Wings From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, chili powder, flour, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings. Scatter the wings in a single layer in a shallow pan or bowl.
Mix together the buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl and pour over the top of the chicken wings to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 5 hours.
Using a deep-fryer or a large heavy-bottomed pot heat enough oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot.
Combine the flour with seasonings in a large plastic bag. Coat the chicken wings by tossing them in the bag and shaking off the excess. Fry the wings in batches until chicken is golden brown very crispy and cooked completely through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Drain on a paper town lined sheet pan and season with salt and pepper, if desired, while wings are hot.
Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Rose, Sparkling Wine
Chicken Wings works really well with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Sauvignon Blanc. White meat is typically paired with white wine as to not overpower the flavor of the meat, so chardonnay and sauvignon blanc are safe choices. Chicken prepared with a tomato sauce or certainly a red wine sauce can and should be served with a red like a pinot noir. You could try Tyler Winery Santa Barbara County Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 30 dollars per bottle.
Tyler Winery Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
2015 brought the earliest vintage of the decade so far. After the large 2013 and 2014 vintages and the continued drought, the vines put forth a fraction of the fruit than the previous two years. They were down approximately 30% overall but the result was exceptional quality and deep, powerful wines with great acidity. Citrus, anise, saline, and energetic.