Wings are a must for Sunday and J Timothy makes the best I have ever had. They are called Dirt wings because of how they are cooked! Twice fried: 1x dry and 2nd time sauced.
Cameraman took me here years ago when we first started dating and TBH I have never been a huge wing fan but these, these are something special. I can’t think about the oil these get fried in at the restaurant or else I wouldn’t have eaten them there but making them at home, I feel a bit better using olive oil but that 2nd fry with the sauce turns the oil black. Eh, its a once a year splurge!
I am a ranch girl all the way but do you. I paired these with a healthy ranch that pairs perfectly with the spicy, buttery sauce. Hope you all enjoy!
Copycat J Timothy Wings
🔪 2 #s wings
🔪1 1/2 C hot sauce (I used Franks and Crystal)
🔪1 stick unsalted butter, melted
🔪2 TB sugar
🔪2 TB white vinegar
🔪1/2C ketchup
🔪2 1/2 tsp garlic powder
🔪olive oil, or neutral oil, for frying
Healthy-ish Ranch
🔪1/2 C full fat greek yogurt
🔪juice of 1/2 lemon
🔪1/4 tsp onion powder
🔪1/4 tsp garlic powder
🔪1/4 cup dill, chopped
🔪1/4 cup chives, chopped
🔪1-2 TB water, to thin out
🔪salt, to taste
🔪celery sticks, for serving
Step 1️⃣Lay the wings out onto a sheet tray and leave uncovered in the fridge, overnight. This helps dry the skin out for a nice crispy fry.
Step 2️⃣Put about 4-5” of oil into a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Bring to 360F. Drop the wings in and fry for 5 minutes. Place into a large bowl.
Step 3️⃣Whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and garlic powder. Ladle some sauce over the wings and toss to coat.
Step 4️⃣Bring that oil back up to temp before frying the sauced wings. Carefully drop them into the oil, in batches as to not overcrowd. Cook until dark and charred, about 5-6 more minutes. Using a spider, place into the same saucy bowl. Add more sauce and toss until coated.
Step 5️⃣For the Ranch: Whisk together all the ingredients and use for dipping! Serve the wings with the sauce and celery.
