Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings with Feta Ranch Dressing
- Level: Advanced
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 809
- Total Fat
- 67
- Saturated Fat
- 16
- Carbohydrates
- 32
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 28
- Protein
- 21
- Cholesterol
- 152
- Sodium
- 711
- Total: 1 hr 45 min (includes cooling time)
- Active: 55 min
Ingredients
Wings:
2 dozen whole chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats, tips removed
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
Sweet and Spicy Glaze:
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon red chile flakes
Feta Ranch Dressing:
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
Sliced scallions, for garnish
To Finish:
Canola oil, for frying
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Serving suggestions: baby carrots, celery sticks
Directions
Special equipment:
a smoker; a deep-fry thermometer- For the wings: Preheat a smoker for cooking at 250 degrees F.
- Toss the wing pieces in salt and pepper in a bowl and place on the middle grate of the smoker. Smoke for 15 minutes, then flip and smoke for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the smoker and set aside.
- For the sweet and spicy glaze: Meanwhile, add the ketchup, vinegar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and chile flakes to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, then cook until all the sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature.
- For the feta ranch dressing: Add the sour cream, feta, parsley, salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix to combine. Place in a serving bowl and garnish with the scallions.
- To finish: Preheat several inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. Deep-fry the smoked chicken wings in batches, turning occasionally, until cooked through and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Combine the butter with 1/2 cup sweet and spicy glaze in a medium bowl. Immediately toss the fried wings into the butter glaze mixture to coat.
- Serve with the feta ranch dressing, baby carrots and celery sticks.