Scarpariello Chicken Wings

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    24 wings

  • Calories

    147 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Scarpariello Chicken Wings

These scarpariello chicken wings are lightly fried then tossed with a sticky sweet cherry pepper, vinegar, and honey sauce for the ultimate sweet and sour chicken wings!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the frying stage

  • 2 1/2 pounds party wings about 24-28 wings
  • 3 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the sauce

  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons minced cherry peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano plus more for garnish

Instructions

Fry the wings

  1. Preheat the oven to 425f and set the rack to the middle level. Line a baking sheet with foil then place a wire rack on top of it. Pour vegetable oil a 1/4-inch high into a frying pan and heat to just smoking (about 360f).
  2. Dry the wings off very well with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Season the wings with 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper.
  3. Add the wings to the pan in one even layer, working in batches if needed, to not overcrowd the pan. Fry the wings for 3-4 minutes per side or until crisp on both sides.
  4. When the wings finish place them onto the wire rack and sprinkle with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of kosher salt on both sides. Bake the wings in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until crisp, making sure to flip them at the halfway point to achieve even cooking.

Meanwhile, make the sauce

  1. Pour away the excess vegetable oil from the pan used to fry the wings and wipe it down with paper towels.
  2. Heat the pan to medium heat and add the butter and olive oil along with the garlic. Once the garlic turns lightly golden add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes or until golden.
  3. Add the cherry peppers, vinegar, white wine, and honey, and turn the heat to high. Boil until reduced by half (about 2-3 minutes) while scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to dislodge the brown bits.
  4. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil once more. Cook until the sauce is sticky and coats the back of a wooden spoon then turn the heat down to its lowest level. Taste test the sauce and if required, season with salt to taste.
  5. When the wings have finished cooking, add them to the sauce and mix well to coat. Sprinkle with parsley and the grated Romano cheese and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Test the cherry peppers for spice level.  Adjust to personal taste.
  • Salting the wings before and after they come out of the partial frying process is important.  Chicken needs plenty of salt!
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and should be reheated in the oven.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7.2g (2%) Protein 7.4g (15%) Fat 10.1g (16%) Saturated Fat 3.5g (18%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 201mg (8%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Sugar 6.9g (14%) Calcium 7mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24wings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 7.2g 2%
Protein 7.4g 15%
Fat 10.1g 16%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 201mg 8%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Sugar 6.9g 14%
Calcium 7mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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