Alitas de pollo con salsa barbacoa

Ingredientes

• To make the barbecue sauce
• Make my homemade barbecue sauce
• To make the fried chicken wings
• 1 kg of chicken wings(18 to 19 wings)
• 2 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 a teaspoon of red chili powder(optional)
• 2 cups of oil to deep fry the chicken wings

Preparación

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   Make my homemade barbecue sauce(link given above on...: Make my homemade barbecue sauce(link given above on ingredient list).

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   You can make the sauce a day ahead...: You can make the sauce a day ahead as well.

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   Wash and let the wings drain excess water.

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   Once this is done pat dry the wings.

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   Place the chicken wing on the chopping board.

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   You’ll notice the chicken wing has 3 parts.

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   The Drummette– the upper part of the wing...: The Drummette– the upper part of the wing which attaches to the body of the chicken.

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   The wing-the middle part of the wing.

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   The tip-the bottom part of the wing.

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    Cut the tip and discard.

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    Locate the joint that connects the drummette to...: Locate the joint that connects the drummette to the wing. Cut through this joint and you will have these two parts separated.

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    You can use both the drummette and the...: You can use both the drummette and the wings for this recipe as well.

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    Add the flour(2 cups), salt(1 tsp), red chilli...: Add the flour(2 cups), salt(1 tsp), red chilli powder(1/2 a tsp) in a bowl, then sift onto a deep tray.

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    Toss the wings in this flour.

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    How to deep fry the chicken wings for...: How to deep fry the chicken wings for the bbq wings.

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    Pour the oil(2 cups) into a frying pan...: Pour the oil(2 cups) into a frying pan and bring it to medium heat.

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    Check the oil by adding a pinch of...: Check the oil by adding a pinch of flour to it. If it sizzles then the oil is ready to fry the wings.

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    Regulate the heat to maintain it by increasing...: Regulate the heat to maintain it by increasing and decreasing heat as you need.

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    If you fry the chicken on high heat,...: If you fry the chicken on high heat, the wings will be crispy on the outside but still raw on the inside.

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    Add 3 wings at a time and deep...: Add 3 wings at a time and deep fry them until they turn golden brown. Turn them over for an even fry. 5-8 minutes.

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    Transfer onto the kitchen paper towels to absorb...: Transfer onto the kitchen paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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    Once you’ve fried all the wings, let them...: Once you’ve fried all the wings, let them cool for 2 minutes.

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    And then place them in a large bowl...: And then place them in a large bowl and pour in the barbecue sauce.

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    Start with 4 tablespoons of sauce, toss and...: Start with 4 tablespoons of sauce, toss and add more as you need to smother the fried wings with the barbecue sauce.

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    For best results serve the bbq fried chicken...: For best results serve the bbq fried chicken wings while they are still slightly warm.