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CHICKEN WINGS Serves 8 to 10

ATL-STYLE DIRTY BIRD WINGS Serves 4 Atlanta’s favorite flavor for chicken wings is “Lemon Pepper Wet.”

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Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before seasoning them or, alternatively, allow them to air-dry in the refrigerator for a few hours. This step will make them extra crispy. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 4 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats, with tips removed 4 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder Rouses Buffalo Sauce, or your preferred sauce HOW TO PREP: Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack inside it. Set aside. In a small bowl, combine baking powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Then, in a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with the baking powder mixture until evenly coated. Arrange the coated wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure they are spaced apart so they are not touching. Place the wings in the preheated oven and roast for 20 minutes. Then, flip the wings and continue to roast for an additional 20 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown, and have reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F. To check the temperature, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the wing, avoiding the bone. Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large bowl. Add some buffalo sauce and toss the wings to coat them evenly. At this point, you have two options for finishing the wings: Grilling method: Place the coated wings on the hot part of the grill and cook them uncovered, turning as necessary, until they are nicely browned on both sides.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: For the Chicken:

2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats, with tips removed 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon fine salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder Rouses Buffalo Sauce, for dipping For the Lemon Pepper Sauce: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon salt Rouses Lemon Pepper, to taste HOW TO PREP: Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack inside. Combine baking powder, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl. In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with the mixture until evenly coated. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack far apart enough so that they’re not touching. Roast the wings for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and continue to roast for 20 minutes more, until crisp and golden brown, and wings reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (to check the temperature, insert the meat thermometer into the thickest area of the wing, being careful to avoid the bone). Remove the wings from the oven and let sit while you make the lemon-pepper sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it just starts to bubble. Remove from the heat, add the lemon zest, dark brown sugar, pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder and salt, and swirl it around in the hot butter for 30 seconds to infuse it. Stir in the lemon juice. Place the wings in a large bowl, add the lemon pepper sauce and toss until evenly coated. Transfer the wings to a platter and serve with Buffalo Sauce for dipping.

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Broiling method: Return the coated wings to the broiler for a few minutes, until they become nicely browned. Once the wings are cooked to your desired level of crispness and color, remove them from the grill or broiler. Serve the crispy baked or grilled chicken wings hot with additional buffalo sauce on the side for dipping.

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