Molasses-Gochujang Wings with Alabama White Sauce
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 24 wings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 24 servings
- Calories
- 245
- Total Fat
- 21
- Saturated Fat
- 3
- Carbohydrates
- 7
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 8
- Cholesterol
- 45
- Sodium
- 283
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 40 min
Ingredients
Molasses-Gochujang Wing Sauce:
1/4 cup gochujang
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
1 heaping tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon finely chopped shallot
Pinch of kosher salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Wings:
1 to 2 quarts canola oil, for frying
2 pounds wing and drumette pieces (about 24), wing tips removed, rinsed and dried well
1/4 cup rice flour
Alabama White Sauce, recipe follows
1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
Alabama White Sauce:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
- For the molasses-gochujang wing sauce: Combine the gochujang, molasses, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, shallot, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Once the gochujang and sugar have fully dissolved, reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 5 to 8 minutes. Reserve the sauce for tossing with the wings. If the sauce becomes too thick, you can add a little water until the desired consistency is achieved.
- For the wings: Heat the canola oil in a deep-fryer or large, heavy-bottomed pot to 375 degrees F.
- Toss the wings in the rice flour in a large bowl. Working in batches, slowly lower the coated wings into the oil. Fry until fully cooked, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the reserved gochujang sauce.
- Drizzle the Alabama White Sauce over the wings or serve on the side for dipping. Top with the scallions.
Alabama White Sauce:
- Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, horseradish, black pepper, garlic powder, granulated sugar, salt, mustard and cayenne in a bowl and whisk until fully incorporated.