Wing'in it!!

It's game day baby! GO SPURS GO!! While many gather at their local Sports Bar or Buffalo's to enjoy copious amounts of wings, fries, & beer, I decided to host my own viewing party! Tonight's game day menu consisted of 3 flavors of wings ( Hot, BBQ, & Garlic Parmesan), 2 types of fries (Sweet Potato & Regular), and a veggie platter (ALL GLUTEN FREE)!  Let's get this party started!!

Shopping List

• Wings (amount varies depending on group size, but I estimate about 6 wings per person) 
• Wing Sauces
• BBQ ( I use HEB Brand Memphis- GF)
• Franks Original Wing Sauce (GF)
• Homemade Garlic Parmesan (recipe below)
• Minced Garlic
• Olive oil or Butter ( I use Earth Balance Vegan Butter- GF & Dairy Free BUT you can use regular butter as well)
• Corn Oil ( or any oil you prefer but it must tolerate high heat ie: Corn, Grapeseed, Coconut) 
• Sweet Potatoes (**general rule for potatoes: 1 potato per 2 people, but it depends on the size)
• Idaho Potatoes
• Veggies-Julienne'd- fancy term for cut into matchsticks
• Celery
• Carrots
• Dressings/ Dipping Sauce (Optional)

Lets get Cookin' 

Wings:

1. Heat about 3 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat, or heat up your fryer. I test the temperature of the oil by placing the handle of a wooden spoon in the middle of the pot. If the oil bubbles up around the edges of the handle it is ready , if not wait a few more minutes. 
2. Place the wings in a bowl and rinse with cold water. Drain the water and pat dry the wings in order to avoid a crazy hot oil/water fiasco! 
3. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the wings in the fryer. Keep turning the wings until they are a golden brown, which takes about 10-15 minutes. You want to make sure they are cooked thoroughly!!! If your not sure take a wing out and check it. I'm very careful with chicken, so I tend to OVERcook it just in case. 

   

   Golden Brown Wings

     4. Once the wings are cooked, place them on a paper towel lined plate or rack to drain the extra oil. 

     5. Meanwhile, place your sauces in a deep bowl/dish. Toss the semi-hot wings in the sauce and place on a baking sheet. 

     6. Turn the oven on to warmer, or a low setting (250-300 degrees) just to keep the wings hot while you cook the rest of the wings. 

My Garlic (without Parm) Wings!

Garlic Parmesan Sauce- Yields Sauce for about 15 wings

1. Place about 3 tablespoons butter (regular or vegan) and 1 tablespoon oil (light tasting oil-olive or canola) in a pot over medium-low heat.
2. Add about 3 tablespoons minced garlic (depending on how garlicky you want them) to the butter/oil mixture.
3. Continue to stir for 5 minutes. If the garlic is cooking too fast (starts getting golden brown), remove from heat. 
4. Strain the garlic/butter/oil mixture over a bowl and viola! You have Garlic Sauce! 
5. Toss wings in sauce & sprinkle with fresh Parmesan (if dairy free-enjoy the wings as it!)  

Fries, Fries, Fries!!

1. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat.  
2. Wash & peel sweet/regular potatoes and pat dry.
3. Cut potatoes into large matchsticks.See picture below. 

     3.  Test oil temperature by CAREFULLY placing a fry in the middle of the pot, if the oil bubbles up around it, its ready, if not wait a couple more minutes. 

     4. In small batches, place the fries in the oil and gentle keep turning them over until they are golden brown. **Make sure not to crowd the potatoes in order to get that perfect, crispy fry!

     5. Once the fries are done to your liking (soggy, crispy, etc), place them on a paper towel lined plate or rack to drain extra oil. 

     6. Place them in the warmed oven while cooking the other batches of fries!

Let's EAT!

Veggies

1. Wash & peel the carrots and celery (don't peel celery, obv!) . 
2. Julienne them. See picture below. 

Julienne= Cut into Matchsticks!

     3. Place them nicely on a party tray with or without your fav dipping sauce & Enjoy!

These wings & fries will def. be a hit at your next party or family get together!! They may not be figure friendly, but hey, enjoy yourself once it a while! 

  

XO~Clarie