Spicy Peach BBQ Chicken Wings

Allergens

Gluten (in seasoned flour), Eggs (in blue cheese dressing)

Ingredients

• 12 chicken wings (drumettes and flats separated)
• 1 cup all
• purpose flour
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to blend the seasonings evenly.
2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Then, dip each wing into the seasoned flour mixture and shake off the excess. Set aside on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
3. In a deep frying pan or a deep fryer, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully lower the wings into the hot oil and cook for 8 10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, honey, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika. Stir until smooth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. Toss the fried chicken wings in the spicy peach BBQ sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Chef’s Insight

The combination of sweet peaches and spicy heat in this dish will remind you of a southern summer cookout under the warm sun.

Notes

Serve with a side of creamy coleslaw or garlic mashed potatoes for a complete meal.