Calling all football fans – Spicy Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings are here turn a famed childhood sandwich into your new favorite tailgating snack! Enjoy these peanut butter glazed chicken wings with strawberry jalapeño dip and cheer louder than ever before!
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!
I suppose I am, but I’m mostly just in it for the food! You know, ’cause tailgating food is some of the best stuff in the world, after all.
Wings are practically a staple in American dining, wouldn’t you say? You can find them in any corner restaurant, and it’s practically a sin if they’re not laid out on the table at a football party.
Of course, many people think of wings as breaded, BBQ, or Buffalo only, but one glance at Pinterest can tell you loads about how we food bloggers think.
Nothing is cut and dry in the food world – just about anything can become anything else when you get creative in the kitchen.
I’m not of messy food fan.
Ribs, ice cream cones, kabobs…anything that requires me to use wet wipes between bites to feel clean is not on my list of favorite things. If it can’t be eaten with a fork, spoon, or chopsticks, I’ll pass.
Wings fall under that category for sure. I love love love chicken, but wings aren’t normally something I’ll order in a restaurant.
My husband on the other hand loves them and can tear down a couple dozen in short order.
His favorite flavor is hot garlic, and unless the smell is coming out of his pores after the meal, they’re neither hot or garlicky enough.
We all know Mr. Crumby loves to cook, and I of course adore a surprise dinner. Out of the blue one day back in March, I came home and he had wings ready to go as he cooked the rest of our dinner. He told me to try one, but refused to tell me what flavor it was.
He likes to mess with me sometimes so I was understandably nervous. But, after eating one, I grabbed another one.
And then another one.
And then I asked what the flavor was.
I could make out the unmistakable peanut butter flavor, But there was something a bit deeper that I just couldn’t put my finger on.
Then he reminded me of our trip the previous month to Savannah, where we enjoyed an order of duck wings that tasted very similar.
Lightbulb. I could see the menu in front of my eyes – they were peanut butter & jelly duck wings.
Duck is probably my favorite bird (so rich and yummy!), but chicken wings are far more accessible, and muuuuch cheaper.
And, ultimately, just as tasty with this combo of sauces all over them, making these a perfect, easy snack to bring to any fall football get-together.
Or, you, know, a Tuesday evening in May. Whenever the mood strikes.
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Spicy Peanut Butter and Jelly Wings
Ingredients
- 18 chicken wings flats and drums
- 3 ½ cups vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Peanut Butter Sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons creamy no-stir peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon red miso paste
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Strawberry Jalapeno Glaze
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white onion diced
- 1 jalapeno diced (with seeds optional)
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup strawberry-flavored soda or Cheerwine
- ¾ cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
The day before cooking
- In a large saucepan set over high heat, bring the stock and seasonings to a boil. Allow to boil about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and add separated wings/drums. Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours.
Peanut Butter Sauce
- In a medium sauce pan set over medium heat, combine coconut milk and miso paste, stirring until completely blended.
- Add peanut butter, sugar, and salt, stirring to combine. Allow to simmer 6-8 minutes to meld flavors, stirring frequently, then remove from heat. Set aside.
Strawberry Jalapeno Glaze
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeno, and garlic and saute until fragrant and tender, 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in soda, strawberry preserves, and red pepper flakes. Turn heat to low and allow to simmer 6-8 minutes until incorporated and thickened. Transfer to a small dipping bowl and set aside.
When ready to cook
- Preheat oil in deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 degrees F.
- While the oil heats, remove wings from brine and place them on paper towels and pat them dry. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy; internal temperature should be 165 degrees F before consuming.
- Place fried wings in a large bowl, then add peanut butter sauce. Toss to coat completely. Transfer wings to a platter and serve with jelly glaze for dipping.
Nutrition
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Medeja says
they look irresistible! I love that peanut sauce!
Nichole says
Oh my gosssssh! We love wings at Casa de Crews (and also I’m from Buffalo – it’s sacrilegious to not eat them, right?!) and I need to try these, ASAP!
Nicole @ Crazed Mom says
Love these flavors. What amazing Wings!
The Ninja Baker says
Anything with PB has my vote! So interesting that you like duck…It was a favorite special occasion treat as a child in Japan.
Caroline says
What a fantastically fun idea, love it!
Stacy says
Love the sweet and the salty wings, Erica, but what I really want to say is that clearly you have found a keeper! A man who experiments to recreate a restaurant dish you loved? Priceless.
Liz @ Books n' Cooks says
These wings sound absolutely sinful! I look forward to trying them!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
What an incredible idea. Kudos to Mr. Crumby! I love wings – the messier the better, though after having the boys it’s not exactly the best idea when little hands and faces need touching. Love the sound of that glaze. Unfortunately, I can’t have coconut, but I don’t think regular milk would work the same way…