FRIED TURKEY WINGS WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE

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These crispy fried turkey wings don't require a turkey fryer; they're ideal for a small Thanksgiving. The buttermilk brine makes them extra juicy.

Provided by Rachel Gurjar

Time 5h

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 quart buttermilk
2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
4 turkey wings (about 3 lb.), flats and drumettes separated
1 14-oz. can jellied cranberry sauce
⅔ cup fresh orange juice
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, plus more
Vegetable oil (for frying; about 12 cups)
1½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Coarsely chopped parsley (for serving)
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • Stir buttermilk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to combine. Add turkey wings to buttermilk brine (make sure they are submerged). Cover and chill at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours.
  • Cook cranberry sauce, orange juice, and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat, breaking up cranberry sauce with a whisk, until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is reduced slightly, 8-10 minutes. Season cranberry glaze with salt and let cool.
  • Fit a medium Dutch oven or other heavy pot with thermometer. Pour in oil to come 3" up sides. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 325°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels; set a wire rack inside baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, pepper, and 2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 1 Tbsp. plus ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a large shallow bowl.
  • Using tongs, remove wings from brine, letting excess drip back into bowl, and place on a large plate. Spoon 3 Tbsp. brine into flour mixture and rub in with your fingers until mixture is the texture of coarse meal with some larger pieces; discard remaining brine.
  • Working one at a time, dredge wings in flour mixture, turning to coat completely and pressing to adhere. Shake off excess and transfer wings to another large plate or baking sheet.
  • Carefully slide wings into pot and fry, undisturbed, adjusting heat as needed to maintain temperature, until deep golden brown and crisp underneath, 6-8 minutes. Turn over and fry until deep golden brown on the other side and cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted into each piece should register 165°), about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to prepared rack and let cool slightly.
  • Using tongs, dip wings in cranberry glaze, turning to coat, then arrange on a platter. Sprinkle parsley over.

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