Description
This recipe is outstanding and is from foodnetwork – ultimate recipe showdown – recipe courtesy eboni williams, grand prize winner in the fried chicken category. Chicken wings deep fried and drizzled with tropical sauce, brings these wings "over the top"!
Ingredients
- Fresh Mango
- Water
- Pomegranate Juice
- Tomato Paste
- Yellow Mustard
- Brown Sugar
- Liquid Smoke
- Salt
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Vegetable Oil
- Chicken Drummettes
- Black Pepper
- All-purpose Flour
- Paprika
- Eggs
- Evaporated Milk
Instructions
- Puree the mango flesh in a food processor or blender
- Transfer puree to a large saucepan, and add remaining ingredients for the barbecue sauce
- Mix together until all ingredients are combined, and bring to a boil
- Reduce heat to medium and simmer, covered, for about 30-45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened
- Heat oil to 350 in a large dutch oven or electric fryer
- Rinse the chicken drumettes, and pat dry with paper towels
- Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper
- Set aside
- In a shallow bowl or resealable bag, combine remaining salt and pepper with the flour and paprika
- In a separate dish, mix together the eggs and evaporated milk until well combined
- Roll the seasoned chicken pieces in the flour, a few at a time, until well coated
- Dip chicken in the milk and egg mixture, followed by another coat of seasoned flour
- Allow the chicken to sit in the flour and dry out for about 5 minutes, ensuring that the coating will stay on better
- Carefully add the chicken pieces to the fryer as will fit without touching
- Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will lower, making the chicken greasy
- Fry for 5 minutes, then turn the pieces over and fry the other side 5 minutes
- Cook for about 10 minutes total, or until the pieces begin to float
- Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain, about 5 minutes
- To serve:
- Place the fried wings in a large bowl and toss with the barbecue sauce
- Refrigerate any leftover barbecue sauce