Daniel Brown's Hot Wings

Daniel's Wings, Memphis in May 2011.

It's football season...one of the best served foods for game time is hot wings...Daniel's Hot Wings. 
I cover the table with butcher paper, throw a platter of D's wings and a roll of paper towels in the middle then back up. These wings are gone in minutes. Crispy chicken wrapped in a bold, spicy-sweet sauce that leaves just a hint of heat on your lips when you're done. Mmmm.

The Memphis in May Barbecue Contest isn't all about barbecue...there is an Ancillary Food Contest with a category of Hot Wings...and Daniel's team Slab Yo' Mama took 2nd Place in 2003 for their incredible wings. So, I'm not the only one who thinks D's wings are the bomb. I've been eating them for years now and finally got him to give me the recipe.  I was lucky enough to watch him make the sauce at the Playford Memorial Day Party ’07.

Thanks for the recipe Daniel...and good luck in May 2012, I'll be there to taste test myself.

Daniel Brown's Hot Wings
2 12-packs of chicken wings
The Sauce
1 stick butter
1 cup Frank's RedHot sauce
1/2 cup wooster (worcestershire)
1/2 tablespoon cayenne
1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon Brer Rabbit molasses
Tony’s Cachere or Emeril’s Essence

Massage the wings with oil and Tony’s or Emeril’s Essence. Fry or grill chicken wings until crisp. Heat all ingredients in a sauce pan. Toss all and serve immediately.

Frying Wings

Naked Wings

Note from Daniel: If the sauce is too hot, either add more butter or more sweet (a little Aunt Jamima will work too).

Slab Yo' Mama: Donny Kwon, Courtney Leavitt and Daniel Brown