Kefir Fried Chicken Wings
Crispy, juicy chicken wings marinated in probiotic-rich kefir for natural tenderness and rich flavor—your new favorite way to fry!
Ingredients
For the kefir fried wings
- 1.2kg (2.6 lbs) raw chicken wings, cut in half and tips removed
- 2½ cups kefir
- 1-2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tsp unrefined salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½-1 cup coconut oil, to fry the wings
For the coleslaw (makes about 2 packed cups)
- 2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 2 tbsp mayo
- 2 tbsp crème fraîche
- salt, pepper
For the green salad (makes 2 cups)
- 2 large tomatoes
- 10 lettuce leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tbsp apple cider vinegar
- salt, pepper
For the garlic sauce (makes 1½ cup)
- 1½ cups thick sour milk or yogurt
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled and finely grated
- a pinch of salt
Instructions
To make the fried chicken wings
- Place wings in a wide stainless steel pot.
- Pour kefir over wings just to cover.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and poach 15 minutes, until cooked through.
- Pour off kefir (discard, feed to chickens, or dilute for garden fertilizer).
- Let wings cool completely on a clean tea towel.
- While they cool, prepare sides or dipping sauces.
- In one plate, whisk eggs. In another, mix flour with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Heat about ½ inch (1 cm) coconut oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
- Dredge wings in egg, then in seasoned flour.
- Fry in batches 2-3 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
- Serve hot with coleslaw, salad, and garlic sauce. Enjoy!
To make the coleslaw
- Place the sliced cabbage and grated carrots in a large bowl.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together mayo, crème fraîche, salt and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the vegetables and mix together well.
To make the green salad
- Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, then slice them into strips.
- Wash the tomatoes and slice them into wedges.
- On a plate, arrange the sliced lettuce with the tomato wedges on top.
- Mix the olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper together, then drizzle over the salad.
To make the garlic sauce
- In a bowl, combine the sour milk, grated garlic and salt. Mix really well.