Super Bowl Snacks 2: Eli's Fried Wings.

Elliot decided he was going to contribute wings to the party. I declared myself supervisor and we got to work!
After some serious research team, we decided to try a baked wing and a fried wing. (The only other time I've ever tried to fry I almost burnt the house down with okra. This time I was going to do it right!)
My Taste of the South had a cast-iron fried honey-lime wing recipe in the January issue so we decided to use that and then we used Alton Brown's baked wing method with the original Buffalo hot sauce recipe.

Honey Lime Sauce
1/2 c. honey
3 T. fresh lime juice
2 t. hot sauce (we used Frank's Red Hot and it was more like 4 t.)
1 t. kosher salt

1 dozen wings
6-8 c. canola oil
1/2 t. black pepper

1. Combine honey, lime juice, hot sauce, 1/8 t. salt
2. Prepare wings (Elliot had to man up and learn how to separate and de-tip wings. I was so proud of him! ...and not about to do it myself :) )

 3. In a deep cast-iron skillet (I used my 12 incher) fill half way with oil, heat to 350.  Add wings and turn occasionally, frying 10-15 minutes until golden brown. Let's notice I bought a nice thermometer to safely fry this go round. I also learned when you drop meat in you lose a lot of heat fast, so it took some trial and error to keep a gas flame where it needs to be for 13 minutes.

4. Remove wings, drain on paper towel, sprinkle with salt and pepper, dunk in the honey glaze And hello, success!!!!

These wings were really flavorful especially for someone who doesn't love super hot sauce. And I am no longer afraid to fry! Hoorray cast-iron skillets and thermometers!