Best Spicy Sriracha Wings With Cucumber Sour Cream Recipes

THE BEST... SPICY SRIRACHA CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• In a very large bowl, mix the coriander and cumin seeds, cinnamon, kosher salt and olive oil. Add split chicken wings and toss to cover completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Preheat your oven to 375°F.
• Spread them wings on a few rimmed baking sheets and roast for about 30 minutes, until the wings are firm but not cooked all the way through. (Healthier Option: At this point, if you don't want to fry the wings, you can roast them for 1 hour longer, until they're golden and crispy.) Wash out your bowl. Add the Sriracha, butter, cilantro, lime zest and juice.
• In a deep fryer or a very large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F.
• Fry the wings in 4 or 5 batches until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes per batch; drain, shaking off the excess oil. If you like them crispy like we do, I say give 'em about 7 minutes. As each batch is finished, add the wings to the sauce and toss well. Transfer the wings to a platter, leaving the sauce in the bowl for the remaining batches. Recipe recommends serve hot-but I say they would be just as lovely cold!

SPICED CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Separate the chicken wings at the joints. Reserve the wing tips for another use, like making stock. Place the remaining 36 pieces in a glass or ceramic bowl.
• Chop the onion, garlic and scallions. Place in a blender or food processor with the remaining ingredients and process to make a thick sauce. Pour this sauce over the chicken wings, cover and allow to marinate in the refrigerator at least four hours or overnight.
• Preheat a broiler. Drain the chicken wings and place them on a broiling pan. Pour any remaining marinade into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer.
• Broil the chicken wings until they are well glazed and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Turn them once during broiling and baste them with the reheated marinade. Serve hot or warm.

SWEET SRIRACHA WINGS

Steps:

• Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Mix oil, coriander, garlic salt and pepper; add to wings and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or overnight., For sauce, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in orange juice, chili sauce, honey and lime juice until blended., Grill wings, covered, over medium heat 15-18 minutes or until juices run clear, turning occasionally; brush with some of the sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling., Transfer chicken to a large bowl; add remaining sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro.

SPICY SRIRACHA WINGS WITH CUCUMBER SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Make the brine by combining the yuzu juice, 1/2 cup salt, sugar and 2 quarts water in a container large enough to hold the wings. Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve. Add the wings and refrigerate overnight. Rinse well and pat dry.
• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, sambal, Sriracha and vinegar. Simmer for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a blender and purée until smooth.
• Cut the cucumber crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Sprinkle them lightly with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes. Pat dry with a towel. Grate the ginger over a towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out 2 tablespoons juice into a bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt to the juice, then combine with the sour cream and cucumber. Season to taste.
• Pour 2 inches of oil in a 10-by-4-inch pot and place over high heat. When the oil reaches 375 degrees, fry the chicken wings in batches. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until nicely browned. Transfer wings to a bowl. Toss with hot sauce. Serve with cucumber cream.