Creole Cajun Wings Recipes

Steps:

• In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, for 10-12 minutes or until the juices run clear. Drain on paper towels. Combine tomato sauce, butter and hot pepper sauce in a large bowl; add wings and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes. Remove wings from sauce. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Place wings in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer. Baste wings with pan drippings; serve immediately. If desired, serve with Blue Cheese Garlic Dip (recipe below).

Steps:

• Place the chicken wings onto a baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil.
• In a small bowl, add the garlic, shallots, mustard, paprika, thyme, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and Creole seasoning. Stir and then add in the lemon juice to create a paste. Using a pastry brush, brush the mixture over the chicken wings. Let the chicken wings absorb the marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• Bake in a 475F degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Turn the chicken wings over and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until browned and crisp.
• To make the apricot dipping sauce, melt the apricot jam in a saucepan over low heat. Add in the mustard, pimiento and apple cider vinegar. Serve this as the dipping sauce for the chicken wings.