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Tiki Wings

Not your ordinary hot wing, Tiki Wings deliver a tantalizing combination of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors to delight the palate. A cornstarch coating is our secret to perfectly crisp wings. Can be served as a shareable appetizer or an entrée.

Servings

Wings

  • 2 lbs. jumbo whole wings 2 lbs. jumbo whole wings
  • 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup cornstarch

Tiki Sauce

  • ½ cup water ½ cup water
  • 1 cup Florida Crystals® Organic Raw Cane Sugar 1 cup Florida Crystals® Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • 1 cup fish sauce 1 cup fish sauce
  • 1 cup black vinegar 1 cup black vinegar
  • ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons chili oil 3 tablespoons chili oil

Instructions

Wings

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F.  

Step 2

Using a sharp knife, remove wing tips and separate flapper from the drumette. 

Step 3

Pat wings dry and spread out on a sheet tray. Par cook wings for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Refrigerate wings uncovered and ideally overnight. 

Tiki Sauce

Step 1

Pour water into the bottom of a stainless pot.  Pile sugar in the middle and heat on high. Caramelize sugar until dark and reaches a temperature of 340°F.  

Step 2

Quickly pour in fish sauce, vinegar, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Blend in chili oil so mixture is thick and emulsified. Set sauce aside. 

Assembly

Step 1

Heat oil to 350°F. Lightly coat wings in cornstarch and fry for about 6 minutes or until crispy.  Be careful not to overcrowd the fryer.

Step 2

Transfer wings to a large bowl and toss with sauce to coat. 

Meet the Chef

Gabriel Freeman

Gabriel Freeman is the Chef at Scofflaw Chicago.

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