poultry essentials: wing dust & dipping sauce

How To Make poultry essentials: wing dust & dipping sauce

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  Step 1
  PREP/PREPARE
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  Step 2
  Because homemade spices and condiments do not contain any preservatives, it is important to store them properly. Non-reactive (glass) containers with tight-fitting lids are a must. If I am making a dry spice, I love to use old spice bottles that I have run through the dishwasher. If I am doing homemade sauces, I love using Weck jars. They are all glass, come in all sizes and shapes, and have excellent leakproof lids. If you shop online, you can go to Amazon, and type in “Weck Jars” and you will find a ton of them. Dry spices should be kept in a cool space, away from sunlight (spice cabinet), and sauces, in most cases, should be stored in the fridge. If properly stored, the wing dust will last six months or more, and the sauce should last 2 – 3 weeks.
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  Step 3
  This recipe supplies enough dust and sauce for about four pounds of wings; however, it can easily be halved or quartered for smaller batches.
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  Step 4
  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Step 5
  Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
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  Step 6
  Mix all of the wing dust ingredients together in a small bowl.
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  Step 7
  Toss the wings in the dust, lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and if you have a rack use it.
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  Step 8
  I do one more optional step. I put some AP flour in a fine mesh strainer, and lightly, lightly sprinkle them, after I have applied the wing dust. It helps to make them a bit crispier, but do not use too much
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  Step 9
  Add to the preheated oven and bake until crispy, about 40 – 45 minutes.
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  Step 10
  If you are not using a rack, turn the wings over about halfway through baking process. If you are using a rack, skip this step.
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  Step 11
  While the wings are baking, add the sauce ingredients to a saucepan over low heat, and whisk until combined.
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  Step 12
  After they come out of the oven, place the wings into a bowl and toss with a small bit of the sauce. Do not soak them... Just a bit will do.
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  Step 13
  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Step 14
  Serve the wings with the additional sauce on the side. Enjoy.
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  Step 15
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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