Orange Hoisin Spiced Chicken Wings
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings 12-14
- 2 TBLS five spice powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsps chili powder
- 2 tsps kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepperOrange Hoisin Sauce:
- 1 bottle 8 oz hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate thawed
- 1 tsp sesame seed oil
- 2 TBLS rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsps orange zest
- 3 TBLS chopped cilantro
- 3 cups canola oil for frying
Instructions
- 1 In a gallon-size plastic bag with zip top closure, combine all ingredients for spice mix. Seal and shake well to blend.2 Make Orange Hoisin Sauce by combining in small saucepan over medium-high heat hoisin sauce, orange juice concentrate, sesame seed oil, rice vinegar and chili powder.3 Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for five minute. Remove from heat; stir in zest and cilantro. Cover and set aside.4 In a deep saucepan or stockpot, add oil and heat to 350 F. While oil is heating, add chicken wings to plastic bag with spice mixture.5 Shake until all wings are coated. Remove wings from bag, place in pot and fry, in batches, for 6 – 8 minutes, or until skin is crispy.6 Remove wings from oil and place on paper towels to drain.7 After final batch of wings is cooked, place wings in large mixing bowl. Pour Orange Hoisin Sauce over wings; toss well to coat.
- Source: National Chicken Council
I made these this week and the flavor was amazing. I took my frozen wings and broiled them a bit,then put the spice rub over top and broiled longer at a lower broil. Then when it was almost done I brushed the sauce over top and cooked just for another minute or two – amazing!