Shelly's Recipe

ORANGE HOISIN SPICED CHICKEN WINGS

Category: Wings

3 lbs chicken wings (about 12-14), at room temperature

Spice Mix:
2 tbsp five-spice powder
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Orange Hoisin Sauce:
1 (8 oz.) bottle hoisin sauce
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tsp sesame seed oil
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1/4 tsp chili powder
2 tsp orange zest
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups canola oil (for frying)

Spice Mix: In a gallon-size plastic bag with zip top closure, combine all ingredients for spice mix. Seal and shake well to blend.

Orange Hoisin Sauce: Combine in small saucepan over medium-high heat hoisin sauce, orange juice concentrate, sesame seed oil, rice vinegar and chili powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in zest and cilantro. Cover and set aside.

TO COOK THE WINGS: In a deep saucepan or stockpot, add oil and heat to 350 degrees.

While oil is heating, add chicken wings to plastic bag with spice mixture. Shake until all wings are coated. Remove wings from bag, place in pot and fry, in batches, for 6-8 minutes, or until skin is crispy. Remove wings from oil and place on paper towels to drain.

After final batch of wings are cooked, place wings in large mixing bowl. Pour Orange Hoisin Sauce over wings; toss well to coat. Serves 4