Gold Chicken Wings

Gold Chicken Wings is a very popular appetizer served at one of our local sports bars many years ago. We were able to successfully duplicate the recipe after they told us what the ingredients were.

 

Chicken wings are a popular dish, especially in the United States, often enjoyed as an appetizer or snack. They come in various styles and flavors, typically served with dipping sauces like ranch or blue cheese, and often accompanied by celery and carrot sticks. Here are some common types and preparation methods:

Types of Chicken Wings

1. Buffalo Wings: Deep-fried and tossed in a spicy buffalo sauce, usually made from hot sauce, butter, and vinegar.
2. BBQ Wings: Coated in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce.
3. Teriyaki Wings: Glazed with a sweet soy sauce-based teriyaki sauce, often garnished with sesame seeds and scallions.
4. Garlic Parmesan Wings: Tossed in a mixture of garlic, butter, and grated Parmesan cheese for a savory flavor.
5. Dry-Rub Wings: Coated in a spice rub before baking or frying, allowing the flavor to penetrate the skin.
6. Gold Wings: Prepared with a butter, mustard, brown sugar and hot pepper sauce.

Cooking Methods

• Fried: Traditional method where wings are deep-fried for a crispy texture.
• Baked: A healthier alternative that can still yield crispy wings when cooked at a high temperature or using a convection oven.
• Grilled: Offers a smoky flavor and can be brushed with sauce during the cooking process.
• Air-fried: A healthier option that uses hot air to circulate around the wings, producing a crispy exterior without the need for deep frying.

Popular Dipping Sauces

• Ranch Dressing
• Blue Cheese Dressing
• Honey Mustard
• Hot Sauce (to enhance the heat)

Tips for Making Perfect Wings

• Pat Dry: Make sure to dry the wings thoroughly before cooking for extra crispiness.
• Season Well: Use a combination of seasonings or marinades to enhance flavor.
• Cook in Batches: Avoid overcrowding the pan or fryer to ensure even cooking.

More wing recipes…

Baja Chipotle Chicken Wings

Sweet and Spice Cajun Wings

 

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How to Prepare Buffalo Wings

The key to good Buffalo Wings is how you prepare them as well as the ingredients and the handling of the wings. The most successful wings served in Buffalo are what they call “Grade A Grinders,” Fresh wings that are very large and meaty. Usually, you cannot get them in a frozen package, but can get them from a poultry dealer. Once you find them, make sure they are absolutely fresh.

Wash them in cold water, split them at the joint and remove the tips. Place them on a rack on a pan and refrigerate overnight to let the blood and water drain out of the wings. THIS IS THE REAL KEY. Drying the wings under refrigeration will help to make them a much crispier product, once deep fried.

Next, use a deep fryer or a very heavy deep pot with a thermometer and add the oil. Peanut oil is very good.

Heat the oil up SLOWLY, to 365 degrees F, and depending on the size of the fryer, deep fry the dry wings for 6 to 8 minutes in small batches, until thoroughly done and golden brown. Hold the cooked wings in a warm oven if necessary.

A combination of melted butter and hot sauce in the ratio of 1 part butter to 3 parts hot sauce will add the right zing. The key here is to add just enough sauce to coat the wings. The more sauce you add, the hotter they will be.

For the very brave, 1 part butter to 3 parts hot sauce and 1 part Tabasco is referred to as “Suicidal Wings” by the late and dear Don Bellissimo, who owned the Anchor Bar.

Working quickly, place the deep fried wings into a large bowl and add the sauce mixture, shaking to coat them. There are many good hot sauces to use; Franks Red Hot Sauce or Wingers Original.

Serve wings with celery sticks and chunky blue cheese dressing and plenty of napkins.