Ailes de poulet frites

Ingrédients

• 2 lbs Chicken Wing Drummettes or Flats
• 3 cups Buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Hot Sauce
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 cups All-purpose Flour
• 1 cup Corn Starch
• 1/2 cup Vodka
• 1 1/2 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme

Préparation

1. 1

   --- Brine the Wings ---

2. 2

   Mix buttermilk plus a teaspoon of kosher salt in a large mixing bowl. Place the wings in a large ziplock bag and add the brine. Refrigerate overnight.

3. 3

   --- Dredge the Wings ---

4. 4

   Remove the wings from the fridge. Give them a quick rinse. Set aside.

5. 5

   In a shallaw bowl mix together the corn starch, flour, and a quarter of the spice mix. Reserve a Quarter cup of the flour mixture.

6. 6

   In another bowl mix together the vodka and water. Add in a quarter of the seasoning mix, plus the reserved flour mixture.

7. 7

   --- Fry chicken Wings ---

8. 8

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet. Add wings and fry 5-7 minutes. Remove and allow to drain on a wire rack lined baking sheet or paper towel lined bowl.

9. 9

   --- Finish the Wings ---

10. 10

    Mix the remaining spice mix plus a quarter cup of the used hot oil in a mixing bowl. Brush the wings with the seasoned oil.

11. 11

    Enjoy! Serve as is or with your favorite dipping sauce.