Cofers Hot Wings Recipes

CALGARY HOT WINGS

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken wings under cold running water and blot dry with paper towels. Cut the tips off the wings and discard them (or leave the tips on if you don't mind munching a morsel that's mostly skin and bones). Cut each wing into 2 pieces through the joint. Place the wings in a large nonreactive bowl or resealable plastic bag and add the beer. Let the wings marinate for 12 to 24 hours; the longer they marinate, the more pronounced the beer flavor will be.
• Place the salt, pepper, paprika, chili powder, and celery seed in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Set the rub aside.
• Drain the wings in a colander and blot them dry with paper towels; discard the beer. Place the wings in a mixing bowl. Add the rub and toss to coat the wings evenly. Add the olive oil and toss well to mix.
• Set up the grill for indirect grilling and preheat to medium. If using a gas grill, place all the wood chips or chunks in the smoker box or in a smoker pouch and run the grill on high until you see smoke; then reduce the heat to medium. If using a charcoal grill, place a large drip pan in the center, preheat the grill to medium, then toss all of the wood chips or chunks on the coals.
• When ready to cook, brush and oil the grate. Place the wings in the center of the hot grate, over the drip pan and away from the heat, and cover the grill. Cook the wings, turning periodically, until the skin is golden brown and crisp, and the meat is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes. To test for doneness, make a tiny cut in the thickest part of one of the larger wing halves. There should be no trace of red at the bone.
• Transfer the wings to a clean shallow serving bowl. Pour the butter, Sriracha, and hot sauce over them and stir to mix. Sprinkle the cilantro over the wings, if desired, and serve at once. You'll want to provide plenty of napkins to your guests.

HOOTER'S BUFFALO WINGS

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, cayenne pepper, and paprika in bowl.
• Coat chicken pieces in dry mixture.
• Reserve leftover mixture.
• Refrigerate coated chicken at least 1 hour.
• Coat chicken in leftover flour mixture.
• In a saucepan, heat butter, hot sauce, pepper, and garlic powder just until butter melts, then keep warm.
• Deep fry chicken, 10 pieces at a time, in 375 degree oil for 13 minutes.
• Drain chicken on paper towels.
• Immediately place chicken in Tupperware bowl.
• Pour half the hot sauce mixture over chicken (first 10 pieces).
• Cover and toss to coat.
• Repeat with second batch of chicken.
• Wings can be frozen and reheated in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.
• NOTES : Use ranch or blue cheese dressing as a dip for these fabulous wings.