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Crispy Baked Plum Glazed Chicken Wings

Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 wings split and tips removed and discarded
  • 1 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp garlic granules
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Chinese five spice powder
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Plum Glaze

  • 2 very ripe plums stones removed and cut into quarters
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

Equipment & Utensils

  • Large bowl
  • Cooking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • Small saucepan
  • Blender

Instructions

  • Once you have split wings and discarded tips place in a large bowl.
  • Mix together 1/4 tsp of salt and 2 tsp of garlic granules, scatter over wings and then toss to distribute over wings evenly.
  • Let wings sit for 15 mins to get to room temperature.
  • Whisk together egg and buttermilk in a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
  • Combine flour, Chinese five spice, coriander, black pepper and the balance of the salt and garlic and whisk thoroughly.
  • Scatter flour mixture into a shallow bowl.
  • Create a production line - first the egg mixture, then the flour mixture and then a cooking tray lined with parchment paper.
  • Coat each wing piece with the egg mixture, then follow with a coat of the flour mixture covering all sides, then pat to make sure the flour adheres to it.
  • Place coated wing piece on parchment paper and repeat until all are done.
  • Place in a preheated oven at 425 until golden and crispy - approx. 20-30 mins. Turn after approx. 10- 15 mins.
  • While wings are cooking, place plum glaze ingredients into a small saucepan on high heat and stir until it reduces and thickens.
  • Allow glaze to cool a little before transferring to blender.
  • Blend until glaze is smooth.
  • Place cooked wings in a large bowl and drizzle half of the glaze on top and toss to coat wings, add more glaze as needed and serve immediately.