Miss Edies Cinnamon Chicken Wings Recipes

GAME DAY WINGS

Steps:

• For the wings: Heat the oil in a large (5- to 6-quart) deep heavy pot until a deep-fry thermometer registers 380 degrees F.
• Sprinkle the wings with the salt and pepper. Just before the oil reaches 380 degrees, pat dry 6 or 7 wings, carefully lower them into the oil and fry, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, golden and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the wings. With a slotted spoon, transfer the wings to paper towels to drain. Continuing to work in batches of 6 or 7, pat dry and fry the remaining wings in the same manner, returning the oil to 380 degrees F and replenishing some of the oil if needed between batches.
• For the honey-lemon pepper sauce: Combine the butter, honey, lemon juice, lemon pepper seasoning and parsley in a large bowl. Add a third of the wings and toss to coat. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley if desired.
• For the Buffalo sauce: Combine the hot sauce, butter, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, salt and garlic powder in another large bowl. Add a third of the wings and toss to coat.
• For the garlic-Parmesan-ranch topping: Put the butter in a large bowl. Combine the Parmesan, garlic powder and ranch seasoning in a separate large bowl. Toss the remaining wings in the butter first, then in the Parmesan mix.
• Serve with crudite and ranch dressing on the side.

MISS EDIE'S CINNAMON CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Soak wings in brine to remove impurities for about 30-60 minutes. Then rinse with cold water.
• Cut wings at joints with kitchen shears (save the tips and freeze them for stock).
• Combine flour, salt and pepper in large bowl or plate for dredging.
• Sprinkle lightly with McCormick's Cinnamon Sugar (resist the temptation to be liberal; that can make the skin gooey).
• Pat wings dry.
• Heat oil in electric skillet to 375 degrees.
• Dredge sugared wings into flour mixture. Remember to shake off excess flour.
• Put no more than 8-10 pieces into skillet at a time. Cook until golden brown and crispy.
• Drain cooked wings on newspaper or grocery bags. Don't use paper towels - this makes them soggy. I know it sounds like it takes forever, but this is just an estimated time.
• If you want to make more, just replenish your flour mixture, and you shouldn't need anymore oil. I know it's a lot of oil, but these wings MUST be deep-fried to enjoy the taste. Eat them with fries or salad. They go great with a nice pinot grigio too.

FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Whisk together the garlic, green onion, sugar, five-spice powder, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, and salt in a bowl. Arrange the chicken pieces in a shallow, non-metallic dish. Spoon the sauce mixture over the chicken to evenly coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Arrange the marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, about 45 minutes. Serve with lime wedges on the side.