Wing it: Turn up the heat on sweetly glazed chicken wings
Wings are a major part of any Super Bowl party. For many people, they're just as important as the game. They're simply the classic football appetizer, but there's more to good wings than just a coating of hot sauce.
Sweet and spicy is my favorite combination of tastes. When a recipe has both, I'm immediately in love. And the thing I like about this recipe most is that, at first taste, the sweetness tricks your taste buds into thinking it isn't hot. But then the Sriracha kicks in. Surprise!
If I were to describe the flavor of these wings, I'd say they're a cross between Buffalo wings and a Chinese takeout favorite -- orange chicken. The best part is they're incredibly easy to make. The recipe starts off with a spice rub, which gives the wings a great foundation of flavor. While the wings bake, you prepare the sweet and tangy kumquat glaze.
If you don't want to go through all the trouble of making the glaze, you can substitute 1/2 cup store-bought marmalade for the kumquats, orange juice, water, sugar and ginger. But make sure to heat it up before adding the condiments. You may also need to loosen it with a little hot water.
Feel free to adapt the level of spiciness to suit your heat tolerance. These wings will surely have everyone fighting for more.
Kumquat and Sriracha-Glazed Chicken Wings
Serves 8 to 10
4 pounds chicken wings, separated and tips removed
2 tablespoons sesame oil
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