The NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins in mid-March, but it’s not too early to think about feeding the hordes of fans who will be watching the action on TV. Armchair athletes love their wings, so we’ve gathered five recipes that will make them fly out of their seats asking for more. And there’s not a Buffalo wing in the flock.
Kung Pao Chicken Wings
All the traditional flavors of kung pao chicken, now in a hand-held appetizer. These wings will bring a kick to your next event.
Curried Honey Wings
Curry adds a gentle heat and unqiue flavor to these naturally sweetened wings. Use this appetizer to start introducing diversity to palates.
Ginger-Orange Glazed Chicken Wings
Chicken wings covered in a mixture of orange and lemon juices with hoisin sauce, garlic and ginger, baked into a subtle and flavorful appetizer with less mess than traditional wings.
Szechwan Chicken Wings
These chicken wings are filled with spice and end with a crunch of sesame seeds.
Asian-Style BBQ Duck Wings
Duck is popular in stateside Chinese restaurants, but this recipe turns it into one of America’s favorite apps—wings. Chef Tran starts with packaged duck wings—now available for foodservice—marinating them in Asian flavors including oyster sauce, ginger, garlic and a little crushed red pepper for heat. Try these instead of the usual chicken wings on the appetizer menu.