Spicy Maple Chicken Wings
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch
YIELD: about 2-1/2 dozen.
My girls and I often ask my husband to make his famous chicken wings. They’re sweet yet spicy, and we love ’em. —Dona Hoffman, Addison, Illinois
Ingredients
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3 pounds chicken wings
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Oil for deep-fat frying
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1/2 cup butter, cubed
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 tablespoons water
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1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
Directions
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1.
Cut each chicken wing into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections.
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2.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry chicken, a few pieces at a time, for 8 minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
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3.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the syrup, hot sauce, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Combine water and cornstarch; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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4.
Place wings in a large bowl; pour sauce over wings and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 140 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 213mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.
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