Deep-fried wings are the perfect big game offering
People from all walks of life look forward to Super Bowl Sunday. Diehard football fans may love each Sunday of the National Football League season, but even casual fans or people who typically don’t watch a game all season enjoy getting together with friends and family to watch the big game on Super Bowl Sunday.
Much of the appeal around Super Bowl Sunday is the festive atmosphere, a feeling that’s amplified by an assortment of delicious foods that tend to be on the menu at game watch gatherings. Chicken wings are a familiar staple of Super Bowl Sunday spreads, and this Lines+Angles recipe for Deep-Fried Chicken Wings and Legs In Beer Batter can help fans indulge their love for wings this season.
Deep-Fried Chicken Wings and Legs In Beer Batter
Makes 4 servings
For the batter:
1 cup flour
1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
1 medium egg, beaten
10 ounces beer, IPA-style
Pepper
Salt
For the chicken:
4 whole chicken wings
4 chicken drumsticks
3⁄4 cup cornstarch
8 cups vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1. For the batter: Sift the flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper into a large mixing bowl.
2. Whisk in the egg and enough beer to make a thick batter, taking care not to over-mix.
3. For the chicken: Heat the oil in a deep, heavy-based saucepan to 320 F on a thermometer.
4. Pat the chicken pieces dry and then dust in the cornstarch. Dip in the batter to coat.
5. Deep-fry the chicken, in batches, for 14 to 18 minutes until golden, crisp, and cooked through (the wings will need less time than the drumsticks).
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.