Turkey Wings Two Ways

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation rating: Medium
Yield: 8 servings

Sauce

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons (45 ml) olive oil
¼ cup (60ml) shallots
1 tablespoon (15ml) salt
¼ cup (60ml) red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons (45ml) brown sugar
2 tablespoons (30ml) lime juice
2 tablespoons (30ml) smoked paprika
2 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped

Method:

In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add shallots, and cook for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
Season with salt, and add red wine vinegar.
Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes before adding brown sugar.
Heat brown sugar until completely dissolved, and add lime juice and paprika.
Bring to a simmer, and add habanero peppers.
Finally, simmer for 3-4 minutes and remove from heat.
Set aside sauce for Turkey Wings.

Turkey Wings

Ingredients:

24 turkey wings
2 cups (480 ml) flour
1 tablespoon (15ml) salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground pepper
1 tablespoon (15ml) smoked paprika
1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic salt
1 teaspoon (5 ml) onion powder
1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
1 teaspoon (5 ml) chili powder
4 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons (45ml) milk
2 tablespoons (30ml) hot sauce
Oil for frying
½lb (225 g) medium sliced bacon, cut into bits and cooked until crispy
2 tablespoons (30ml) chives, chopped

Method:

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic salt, onion powder, smoked paprika, baking powder and chili powder.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, hot sauce and milk.
Toss wings in the egg mixture, and then the flour mixture, and place on a baking tray.
Repeat process until all wings have been properly coated.
If deep-fried, cook wings in oil at 375oF (190oF) degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and tender.
If grilled, cook over medium heat for 12-15 minutes or until slightly charred and tender.
Remove from heat and place in a mixing bowl.
Add sweet and spicy habanero sauce and toss until all wings are nicely coated.
Place on a serving tray and garnish with bacon bits and chives.