Description
Crispy, golden fried turkey wings finished with a bright cranberry glaze, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs turkey wings
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt (for brine)
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt (for dredge)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Canola or vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for slurry)
- 1 tablespoon water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Briefly brine turkey wings in salted water for 2–4 hours, if desired. Rinse and pat dry.
- Toss wings in seasoned flour mix comprising flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat 3–4 inches of oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 325°F. Fry wings in batches until internal temperature reaches 165–175°F (about 10–12 minutes per batch).
- Increase oil temperature to 375°F and re-fry each batch for 2–3 minutes to achieve crispiness.
- Meanwhile, simmer cranberries, sugar, orange juice, vinegar, and pinch of salt until thick.
- Finish the glaze with butter or olive oil, and thicken with cornstarch slurry if necessary.
- Brush the glaze onto hot wings and rest on a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For less oil exposure, consider finishing wings in a 400°F oven for 5–7 minutes instead of re-frying. Serve with extra glaze and hot sauce for guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American