Jul 14 2026
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Central Wings Recipe

Inspired by CENTRAL Pizza + Bar Lafayette
Time1h
Serves4

calabrian chili caramel. fried onions. basil. pistachios. side of basil ranch or blue cheese dressing.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

Calabrian Chili Caramel

Fried Onions

Garnish

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Chicken Wings

  1. 1

    Season the Wings

    In a large bowl, season the chicken wings with salt and black pepper. Toss to ensure they are evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Wings

    Carefully add the seasoned chicken wings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Making the Calabrian Chili Caramel

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 5

    Create Caramel

    Increase the heat and allow the mixture to boil without stirring until it turns a deep amber color.

  3. 6

    Add Chili Paste and Butter

    Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the Calabrian chili paste and butter until smooth. Set aside.

Frying the Onions

  1. 7

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the large onion into rings.

  2. 8

    Coat the Onion Rings

    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and salt. Dredge the onion rings in the flour mixture until well coated.

  3. 9

    Fry the Onions

    In a separate pot, heat the vegetable oil for frying. Fry the coated onion rings until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Plating and Garnishing

  1. 10

    Combine Wings and Caramel

    In a large bowl, toss the fried chicken wings with the Calabrian chili caramel until evenly coated.

  2. 11

    Add Fried Onions

    Top the wings with the fried onions, fresh basil, and chopped pistachios.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Serve immediately with a side of basil ranch or blue cheese dressing.

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