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Initially when I opened Shmaltz, I didn’t want to serve wings, which are very central on the menu at our first restaurant, Hatch. People were giving me death threats. They wanted us to serve wings at Shmaltz too, but I was against it because I wanted our new restaurant to develop its own identity and personality. I told people that until the end of the world came, there would be no wings at Shmaltz. One month after we opened, the end of the world as we knew it arrived with the COVID-19 pandemic. My principles went out the window, and my customers were very grateful for that.
Our two most popular wing flavors are buffalo and chiptole maple. I’m sharing the latter recipe. Most people don’t know this, but chipotle is actually the name for a smoked jalapeno pepper. They come in two versions, dry and wet. We use the wet one, which comes in a can. The trick to this recipe is that you can play around with the amount of chipotle you use. It’s a spicy and sweet balance, but you can put in a little less chipotle if you want to serve it to kids, or you can put in a little bit more if you’re my kind of person.
Yield: 40
2 kilos (about 2 and 1/4 pounds) wings, split at the joint
100 grams (3/4 cup) Glicks Flour
100 grams (3/4 cup) Gefen Cornstarch
190 grams (3/4 cup) water
oil, for frying
1 (200-gram) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
350 grams (1 cup) maple syrup, real or imitation, such as Gefen
200 grams (3/4 cup) Gefen Mayonnaise
10 grams (2 teaspoons) Gefen Onion Powder
10 grams (2 teaspoons) granulated garlic
100 grams (1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons) water
In a pot of water, simmer wings until just cooked (their internal temperature should read 155 degrees Fahrenheit, if you have a thermometer—good for you if you do). If not frying immediately, cool the boiled wings under running water and store in the fridge up to two days in advance.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and water to form a smooth batter. Toss wings in the batter to coat.
Heat three inches of oil over high heat until it reaches 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry in batches until crispy and medium brown, mixing frequently so the wings don’t stick. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
In a blender or food processor, thoroughly blend the chipotles with the sauce from the can. Add maple syrup, mayonnaise, onion powder, granulated garlic, and water. Blend to combine.
Toss fried wings in the sauce or serve them crispy, with the sauce on the side.
Photo and Styling by Yossi and Malky Levine
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