Smokin' Wings

Smokin' Wings

Courtesy of National Turkey Federation 6 Servings • 25 Min. Prep Time • 28 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
Hot Sauce:
3 oz. Tabasco sauce
1 Tbsp. sesame oil
1/2 c. fresh garlic, peeled and cut into slivers
1/2 c. fresh ginger, peeled and cut into slivers
1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped fine

Turkey Wings:
5 lb. turkey wings
1 tsp. smoke essence
salt and black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted

Serving:
2 large limes
pickled ginger and wasabi for garnish

Directions:

1. For hot sauce: Mix together Tabasco sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and cilantro. Cover and reserve.

2. For turkey wings: Cut off wing tips. (Reserve for turkey stock or soups.) Cut remaining wings into 2 pieces at each joint.

3. In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, stir smoke essence, salt and pepper into water. Add turkey wings and cold water to cover. Over high heat, bring wings to a boil, immediately reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 min. or until tender.

4. Drain and pat dry with a clean paper towels. Pat wings well to remove all moisture.

5. Heat oil to 350-375° F. Deep fry wings until they reach a golden brown, about 6 to 8 min.

6. Transfer wings in bowl, add reserved hot sauce and toss gently until wings are completely coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

7. To serve: Squeeze 1 lime and cut remaining lime into wedges. Pour lime juice over the wings and garnish with lime wedges.

8. Serve with pickled ginger and wasabi.