Smokin' Wings
Courtesy of National Turkey Federation 6 Servings • 25 Min. Prep Time • 28 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 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 |
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| Turkey Wings: |
| 5 lb. turkey wings |
| 1 tsp. smoke essence |
| salt and black pepper, to taste |
| 2 Tbsp. sesame seeds, toasted |
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| 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.
