Best Clarithas Fried Chicken Wings Recipes

CLARITHA'S FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Cut off chicken wing tips, and reserve them for another use (stock).
• Arrange wings in one layer in a 9x13 inch glass baking dish and sprinkle them evenly with 1/2 cup coarse salt.
• Turn wings over and sprinkle with l/2 cup more salt.
• Chill wings for 2 hours.
• Rinse wings in a colander under cold running water and drain.
• (An alternative to this is to soak chicken wings overnight in a brine solution, using one cup salt and enough water to cover wings.) Arrange wings in one layer in a baking dish and thinly slice onions.
• Arrange onions over wings and pour buttermilk over onions.
• Chill wings, covered, at least 12 hours and/or up to one day.
• Discard onions and drain wings in a colander.
• Tear off an 18 inch sheet of wax paper and set aside.
• In a large shallow bowl, whisk together flour, peppercorns, cayenne, and remaining 2 tablespoons salt.
• Working with no more than 2 wings at a time, dredge wings evenly in flour mixture and shake off the excess.
• Arrange wings with the flat sides up, a few inches apart on wax paper and let stand 15 minutes.
• Get out a rack, brown paper bag, or paper towels, and set on a baking pan.
• In a large fish fryer set over two burners (or two heavy skillets), melt 2 cups shortening and 1/2 cup butter over high heat, just until butter begins to turn golden.
• Add the wings, flat sides down, and reduce heat to moderately high.
• Cook wings, covered, until deep golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Turn wings and cook, uncovered, until deep golden, about 8 minutes.
• With tongs, transfer wings to a rack set over pan, to drain.

MARGARITA CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Place the chicken wings in a resealable plastic bag. In a small bowl, whisk together the tequila, lime zest and juice, orange zest and juice, agave, crushed peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pour over the wings and seal the bag. Toss the wings in the marinade to coat. Place in the refrigerator and allow to marinate for 2 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
• Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Lay the wings out on the tray so they do not touch each other. Bake, flipping the wings halfway through, until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile place the marinade in a small saucepan over medium-high heat and simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the wings, turning often and brushing occasionally with the reduced liquid to coat, until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes.

CLARITHA'S FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put chicken pieces in a bowl and cover with salt – let sit for 2 hours.
• Remove chicken from salt and wash well.
• Put in bowl with buttermilk and onions and refrigerate over night.
• Combine flour, kosher salt, cayenne and black pepper.
• Pick up a piece of chicken and let the excess buttermilk drip off, then coat with flour mixture.
• Repeat with each piece until all pieces are coated well – place them on waxed paper and leave out for 30 minutes to dry and come closer to room temperature.
• Melt shortening and butter in skillet over high heat, add chicken, cover pan and lower heat – cook 10 minutes.
• Turn chicken pieces and cook, uncovered until done (about 15 minutes) – test by piercing each piece; juices must run clear.

DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. , In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, sugar, sesame seeds and salt. Combine the eggs, oil and soy sauce; gradually whisk into dry ingredients until blended. Stir in onions. Add chicken wings and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours., Remove wings and discard the batter. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1-1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry wings, 8-10 at a time, for 5-6 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.

FRIED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Season chicken wings lightly with seasoned salt.
• Mix flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and paprika together in a wide, shallow bowl. Press wings into flour mixture to coat and arrange onto a large plate so they do not touch. Refrigerate coated wings for 15 to 30 minutes.
• Dredge wings again in flour mixture and return to the plate. Refrigerate wings again 15 to 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Fry chicken wings in hot oil until crisp and no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 9 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meat, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Transfer fried wings to a large stainless steel bowl. Drizzle sauce over the wings and toss to coat.