Crispy Fried Chicken Wings with Chipotle Adobo Aioli by Steven Dolby

(Serves 3-4 people)
CHIPOTLE ADOBO AIOLI
1 Garlic clove
2 Egg yolks
1/2 Cup E V olive oil
1 Tbsp water ( if aïoli is too thick)
Juice of half a Lime
Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce (finely minced to taste)
Salt (to taste)
OTHER INGREDIENTS

20 chicken wings (separated at the joints)
Vegetable oil (The pan should not be more than 3/4 full)
Small handful fresh coriander (roughly chopped)
Juice of half a Lime
Salt & ground black pepper (to taste)

1/2 Tsp chilli flakes
1/4 Cup hot sauce

Directions
1. Wash chicken with cold water and pat them dry using paper towel.
2. Cut and separate them at the joints as shown in the video.

MAKING
For Aioli:
3. In mortar and pestle, add garlic and salt. Grind well into a paste.
4. Add egg yolk into the mortar and give it a whisk.
5. Slowly add olive oil, whisking constantly.
6. Add lime juice, and chipotle pepper. Mix well.
7. Taste and season with salt. Transfer it to a bowl and set aside.
For Fried Chicken:
8. In a pan, heat oil until it reaches 350 degree F.
9. Drop chicken pieces in hot oil and cook for 13-15 minutes. Transfer them to a paper towel to drain.
10. Into a bowl, place fried chicken and add cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper, chili flakes, and hot sauce. Toss to coat well.

SERVING
11. Serve hot with aioli and enjoy!
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