poultry essentials: nashville hot chicken wings

How To Make poultry essentials: nashville hot chicken wings

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  If you want to do this recipe in your air fryer, then set the temperature to 375f (190c), and cook, shaking the basket occasionally until the wings are crispy, about 30 minutes.
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  Step 3
  This is an oil-based brushing sauce, it is not for dipping. Because the oil and dry ingredients do not mix all that well, you should stir the sauce every time you apply it to one of the wings. The reasoning for the oil goes something like this: If we had used something like stock or water, when it brushed on chicken, it would make it soggy. The main purpose for the oil is not to add flavor, but to help the spices cling to the chicken without making it soggy. FYI: This is an excellent sauce to brush on traditionally deep-fried, breaded chicken… Mmmm.
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  Step 4
  Probably the best way to make this recipe is to get the wings started, and while they are baking, make the hot sauce.
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  Step 5
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 6
  THE HOT, HOT SAUCE
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  Step 7
  Add about a tablespoon of the oil to a saucepan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic.
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  Step 8
  I like garlic in this recipe, so I usually toss in another clove or two.
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  Step 9
  Cook, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 90 seconds.
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  Step 10
  Add the remainder of the oil, and the dry ingredients.
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  Step 11
  Give it a few whisks.
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  Step 12
  Reduce heat to low, and allow the sauce to warm up, but not hot.
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  Step 13
  THE WINGS
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  Step 14
  Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
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  Step 15
  Separate the wings and reserve the tips in the freezer for making stock.
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  Step 16
  Add a bit of pepper and cayenne to the flour.
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  Step 17
  Toss the wings in the mixture.
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  Step 18
  Add to a parchment-lined baking sheet, fitted with a rack.
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  Step 19
  Place in the preheated oven, until crispy and brown, about 30 – 35 minutes.
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  Step 20
  About halfway through baking flip them over to achieve even browning.
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  Step 21
  Remove from the oven, and brush on a generous amount of the hot sauce.
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  Step 22
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 23
  Serve while nice and hot. Enjoy.
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  Step 24
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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