Yogi Wings Recipes

CRISPY BAKED MOROCCAN CHICKEN WINGS WITH YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil. Add the chicken wings to a large bowl, drizzle them with the vegetable oil then toss until the wings are thoroughly coated.
• In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, turmeric, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the wings with the spice mixture, tossing until they are coated. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet, spacing them apart so that they aren't touching.
• Bake the wings for 40 to 45 minutes until they are cooked through, then transfer them to a serving platter.
• In a small bowl, stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, mint, cilantro, honey, salt and pepper. Taste and season the dip with additional salt and pepper as desired. Serve the wings with the yogurt dip.

HONEY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl, then add the buttermilk, 1 tablespoon of the salt, 1 tablespoon of the pepper and 1 teaspoon of the paprika. Mix to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• In a large, deep pot or Dutch oven pour enough of the oil to fill the pot 3- to 4-inches. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. Set a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
• In a large bowl, whisk to combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, the remaining 3/4 tablespoon salt, 1/2 tablespoon pepper and 1 tablespoon paprika. Whisk to combine the dredge.
• Lift the chicken from the buttermilk, then coat the pieces completely in the flour. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet or large plate.
• Working in batches and being careful to not overcrowd the pot, add the legs and thighs to the hot oil and cook, turning and monitoring the oil temperature, until crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to the prepared rack. Add the wings and breast pieces to the oil and cook until deep golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the rack, then drizzle with honey and serve.

KOREAN CHILE WINGS

Steps:

• For the wings: Bring the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven.
• Toss the wings in salt and pepper, then fry for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool. (Keep the oil hot.)
• For the Korean chile sauce: Combine the lime juice, garlic and ginger in a blender, then blend until smooth. Add the honey and blend long enough to combine. Add the gochujang and sesame oil and blend until smooth.
• For the blue cheese dressing: In a blender, combine half the blue cheese crumbles with the buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder and onion powder. Blend until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the contents of the blender with the remaining blue cheese and Worcestershire, then whisk until incorporated. Season to taste.
• For the garlic ginger aioli: Place the ginger in a blender and add lime juice to cover. Blend until smooth, then transfer to a bowl. Place the garlic in a blender and cover with oil; blend until smooth. Return the ginger purée to the blender along with the scallions. Add the mayonnaise to the blender and blend until incorporated.
• Fry the par-cooked wings for 5 minutes. At the same time, heat a noncoated pan over medium heat. Transfer the wings to the pan and increase the heat to high. Pour a generous amount of Korean chile sauce on the wings, tossing constantly, until the wings begin to develop a nice char. Garnish with the black sesame seeds. Serve with the blue cheese dressing, garlic ginger aioli and assorted veggies.

CURRY-YOGURT CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Cut 3 pounds of chicken wings into 3 sections; save the wing tips for stock. Toss the wings with a little neutral oil to keep them from sticking.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the fire should be moderately hot and the rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat. Leave one side of the grill cooler for indirect cooking.
• Put the wings on the cool side of the grill. Cover the grill and cook, checking and turning once or twice, until most of the fat has been rendered and the wings are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the wings cook, combine 1/2 cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
• When the wings are cooked, add them to the bowl with the sauce and toss to coat. Now put the wings on the hot part of the grill and cook, uncovered, turning as necessary, until they're nicely browned on both sides.