Garlic-Teryaki Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 3 lbs chicken wings, separated
• 2 teaspoons coarse salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, pressed and minced (optional)
• vegetable or canola oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat butter, soy sauce, corn syrup, brown sugar, water, dry mustard, cayenne, garlic and ginger until butter and brown sugar melt. Cool and set aside in large bowl.

2. 2

   Heat oil on high heat until it hisses when splashed with a drop of water.

3. 3

   Coat chicken pieces with salt.

4. 4

   Carefully lower chicken wings into hot oil. Fry until chicken is caramel in color and crispy; about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Toss chicken in butter mixture until well coated. Remove and serve with blue cheese or ranch.