Sticky Garlic Ginger Barbecue Wings

Ingredients

• 6 thawed chicken wings, washed and patted dry

For the rub

• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard

For the sauce

• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix all spices for the rub and sprinkle over the chicken wings.

2. 2

   rub into chicken thoroughly (you may want to wear gloves since the turmeric will sometimes stain your nails).

3. 3

   Cover and place in fridge for at least an hour.

4. 4

   Heat oil in deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F If using a skillet make sure your oil is hot enough to cause bubbles to form when you stick the handle part of a wooden spoon straight down into it.

5. 5

   Deep fry the wings in the oil until golden, about 7-10 mins then remove from oil and drain.

6. 6

   Let the oil come back up to 350F and then place your wings back in frying oil until cooked through, about 5 more minutes (depends on if you are using deep fryer or skillet).

7. 7

   Preheat oven to 365°F.

8. 8

   Meanwhile, place all sauce ingredients in small saucepan and heat over medium low just until sugar is melted and flavors are combined.

9. 9

   Drain the wings on paper towels then toss in the sauce.

10. 10

    Place wings on top of some non-stick tin foil on a baking sheet and place in oven

11. 11

    Baste with remaining sauce every 5-7 minutes turning each time until wings are caramelized and sticky.