Chicken Wings With Guajillo Anchovy Sauce Recipe (2024)

Recipe from Will Horowitz

Adapted by Jeff Gordinier

Chicken Wings With Guajillo Anchovy Sauce Recipe (1)

Total Time
1 hour 25 minutes, plus 7 to 14 hours marinating
Rating
4(74)
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At Ducks Eatery in the East Village, the chef, Will Horowitz, believes in the bar snack as a maximum-detonation flavor bomb. And he’ll go to great lengths to achieve that: Many of the dishes at Ducks, including the restaurant's wings, shown here, depend on labor-intensive rounds of fermenting and smoking. For our version of the recipe, though, we asked him to reel in the effort without cutting back on the flavor. Think of the result (which involves anchovy fillets, Thai fish sauce, guajillo chiles, ancho chiles and ground chamomile) as a stealth way to sneak ambitious gastronomy into your next Super Bowl party. —Jeff Gordinier

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

    For Brining the Wings

    • ¼cup brown sugar
    • ¼cup kosher salt
    • ¼cup lemon juice
    • 2tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 2tablespoons Thai fish sauce
    • 2tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 3garlic cloves, peeled
    • Stems from 1 bunch fresh cilantro
    • 16large whole chicken wings

    For the Guajillo Sauce

    • 3dried guajillo chiles
    • 1dried ancho chile
    • 5garlic cloves, peeled
    • 1small shallot, roughly chopped
    • teaspoons soy sauce
    • teaspoons Thai fish sauce
    • tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
    • Rinds and pulp of 2 juiced lemons, coarsely chopped
    • ¼teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 6white anchovy fillets
    • 1tablespoon finely ground chamomile flowers (finely ground pure chamomile “tea” may be used)
    • ½cup fresh lemon juice
    • teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste

    To Roast and Serve

    • ¼cup melted clarified butter or ghee
    • Zest of 1 whole fresh lemon, or finely diced rind of 1 brined lemon
    • Coarsely chopped leaves from 1 bunch cilantro, for garnish

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

487 calories; 30 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 11 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 18 grams sugars; 27 grams protein; 1767 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Brine the Wings

    1. Step

      1

      In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, kosher salt, lemon juice, granulated sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce and smoked paprika. Add 2 quarts of water and mix well. Add the garlic, cilantro stems and chicken wings. Mix, cover, and refrigerate for 7 to 14 hours.

    2. Step

      2

      Remove wings from marinade, rinse and transfer to a sheet pan with a rack. Allow to sit uncovered until dry and slightly tacky to the touch, 30 to 45 minutes.

  2. Prepare the Guajillo Sauce

    1. Step

      3

      Cut stem and cap off the guajillo and ancho chiles and remove the seeds; if the chiles are very brittle, warm them briefly in a skillet to soften. Sauté in a dry skillet until the skins change color and begin to smoke heavily, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a container and cover with hot water. Soak until softened, 30 to 45 minutes.

    2. Step

      4

      Drain chiles and place in a food processor. Add garlic, shallot, soy sauce, fish sauce, black pepper, lemons, smoked paprika, white anchovies, chamomile, lemon juice and salt. Purée until smooth.

  3. To Roast and Serve

    1. Step

      5

      Heat oven to 400 degrees. Brush wings with butter or ghee and roast until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, about 20 minutes. (Alternatively, the wings could be smoked with your choice of wood at 225 degrees for 2½ hours.)

    2. Step

      6

      Baste wings again with butter or ghee, increase oven temperature to 450 and continue to roast until the skins are brown and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes more. (Alternatively, the wings may be deep-fried at 350 degrees until golden brown and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes.) Allow wings to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.

    3. Step

      7

      To serve, slather wings with a generous amount of guajillo sauce and top with fresh lemon zest or brined lemon peel and a generous sprinkling of cilantro.

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Anne

Visited the website of Ducks Eatery and read reviews. Very opposite reviews, so I made my own opinion. Very very tasty. I think next time I would use a little less fish sauce. Perfect amount of zing!

George McCoy

My 1st time to fix wings. Required a little advance work but not hard. Outcome well worth it. The Guajillo Ancho sauce was especially tasty!

Shawn

Not my favorite . It made me want fried wings .

Michael

I found the sauce almost inedible. I kept trying it, thinking maybe it was a Moroccan preserved lemon thing I wasn't that into but, regardless, using the pulp and rinds of two whole lemons made it hard to like. (I read it multiple times thinking they just meant pulp and zest, but there it is on the page). After sampling a couple wings with the sauce, I scrambled to find some other glaze in my fridge because the brined wings themselves cooked up great. But that sauce...

Anne

Visited the website of Ducks Eatery and read reviews. Very opposite reviews, so I made my own opinion. Very very tasty. I think next time I would use a little less fish sauce. Perfect amount of zing!

George McCoy

My 1st time to fix wings. Required a little advance work but not hard. Outcome well worth it. The Guajillo Ancho sauce was especially tasty!

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Chicken Wings With Guajillo Anchovy Sauce Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Hawaiian wing sauce made of? ›

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How long should wings rest before saucing? ›

Let wings rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. If you choose to toss the wings in sauce before serving, make sure the sauce has been warmed up first.

How to make buffalo sauce stick to wings? ›

To get buffalo sauce to stick to wings, it's essential to toss the wings in the sauce immediately after they come out of the fryer or oven while they are still hot. The heat helps the sauce adhere to the wings, creating a flavorful and evenly coated exterior.

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To make sure that every wing is evenly covered in hot sauce you throw the wings in a big (warm) bowl. Stainless steel would be the best choice. Now pour the sauce of your choice over the desired wings and cover the bowl with a plate or lid. Then it's time to shake the bowl with the wings and sauce.

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Hawaiian is our sweetest flavor but is also deliciously tangy. It's a sauce with a fruity blend of island citrus with rich Asian flavors.

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Hawaiian. A sweet and tangy blend of island citrus balanced with rich Asian flavours.

Do you coat wings in sauce before baking? ›

Most oven-baked chicken wings are tossed in sauce after they have been cooked, which means that the skin needs to be perfectly crisp to soak up all the sauce. Thoroughly pat the wings dry with paper towels before seasoning them with salt and placing them on a baking sheet.

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If you want to add sauce, you will do so during the last 30 minutes of baking (and then again when they come out of the oven, if you want them extra-saucy).

Is it better to fry or bake chicken wings? ›

Removing the skin and baking also reduces the fat content which is extremely healthy for seniors and children. Baking keeps the nutrient content of the meat intact making it an utterly healthy cooking process.

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Butter adds a velvety smooth richness. It also balances the flavors of the other ingredients. White vinegar lends welcome acidity and a pleasant tanginess. Worcestershire sauce deepens the flavor, cayenne pepper turns up the heat, and garlic powder adds a powerful bite.

Should you let wings cool before adding sauce? ›

Let them cool down for a few minutes on a wire rack. (This also goes for anything else you're deep-frying, whether or not you're going to sauce it.) If they're very hot when the sauce hits them, the heat will make the sauce create steam, which will penetrate your breading more easily.

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By whisking very cold butter into a hot sauce you will create an emulsion which will give the sauce an attractive shine, richness and make it slightly thicker. The butter will also dull any sharp flavors in the sauce, making it more mellow.

Do you coat wings before cooking? ›

Flour: Coat the wings in a seasoned all-purpose flour mixture before frying for extra crispy skin. Oil: Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable oil, to fry the chicken wings. Sauce: Use store-bought Buffalo wing sauce or make your own at home.

What is the best cooking method for wings? ›

Baking at a high temperature ensures you get a golden outside while the inside remains moist and tender. For those looking for an extra crunch, a brief broil at the end of cooking can add an additional layer of texture to make your wings truly irresistible.

What is the Hawaiian flavor of wings? ›

Sticky, sweet, smoky, and tangy, these chicken wings get their flavor from an easy-to-make Hawaiian marinade. They're grilled until tender and brushed with glaze, and they're as great for a barbecue as they are for game day.

What is Hawaiian BBQ sauce made of? ›

What is Hawaiian BBQ Sauce? Hawaiian BBQ sauce is a sweet and sticky BBQ sauce that gives you a classic “taste of the islands.” It's made from a ketchup base with the addition of pineapple, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. It's similar to a Kansas City Style BBQ Sauce with a distinctive Hawaiian twist.

Is Hawaiian sauce vegan? ›

This is a vegan recipe, that is made without refined sugar, however there are sugars and sweet carbohydrates found naturally in honey. This is also a soy-based recipe. I offer the option of coconut aminos to replace soy sauce for less-soy. However, hoisin sauce contains soy and is main ingredient.

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