Honey Lime Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • 32 chicken wingettes
  • ½ cup freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • 3 Tbsp honey
  • Cornmeal
  • Poultry shake
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup chipotle hot sauce
  • 5 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 4–5 drops red food coloring
  • Oil for deep frying
Honey Lime Chicken Wings

Photo: Ralf Roletschek / Wikimedia Commons / GFDL 1.2

Procedure

  1. Dip chicken in beaten eggs. Season liberally with poultry shake.
  2. Dredge chicken in cornmeal. Let rest 2–3 minutes.
  3. Deep fry in batches at 350°F (175°C) for 11–12 minutes. Drain on a cooling rack.
  4. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in a large nonreactive bowl. Add wings and toss to coat. Serve warm.