Category: Appetizer
Healthier Hot Wings - TastyPlanner.com
Chef: Jimmynee
To make this wings better for you, I eliminated the melted butter and instead tossed the wings in hot sauce mixed with a few tablespoons of honey, which added a tinge of non-traditional sweetness but also provided the glue that helped the sauce stick to the chicken. I also make a blue cheese dressing with yogurt and low-fat milk instead of mayonnaise or sour cream.
Ingredients
For the dip:
4 ounces blue cheese
1/4 cup plain, low-fat yogurt
1/2 cup low-fat milk
For the chicken:
1 cup hot sauce, like Tabasco
2 tablespoons honey
12-16 organic chicken wings or drumsticks
canola oil
salt and pepper
Instructions
Heat hot sauce and honey in a small saucepan over low heat.
Pour about 3 inches of oil into a large pot or dutch oven. Heat the oil on high until it reaches 375 to 400 degrees (use a clip-on candy thermometer).
Make sure chicken is dry — any water will splatter when the chicken hits the oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Fry in batches of 4 to 6 pieces, depending on how large your pot is. You want to leave plenty of room between chicken pieces so they cook quickly and absorb less oil. Occasionally turn the chicken with tongs, so that all sides get browned and crispy. Fry wings for about 8 minutes. Drumsticks may take longer, about 12 minutes. You may need to adjust the heat to keep the oil temperature consistent.
When the skin is golden brown, remove chicken from the pot and place on paper towels to drain for a minute or two. Put chicken in a large bowl and pour in a portion of the sauce (for half the chicken, use half the sauce). Toss until chicken is coated. Serve with carrots, celery, and blue cheese dip.
Dip:
Crumble the blue cheese into a food processor. Add the yogurt* and pulse until creamy, but with some chunks of cheese. Add milk and pulse until combined.
*I recommend a thick Greek yogurt (like Total), which gives a creamier consistency. If you use a thinner yogurt, you may need less milk.
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