Pat's Spicy Peach Hot Wings

Ingredients

• 2 ounces butter 
• 3 pounds chicken wings 
• 2 cloves garlic chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.3 cup hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
• 6 servings kosher salt 
• 0.5 cup peach preserves 
• 6 servings vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred for frying
• 1 teaspoon paprika smoked
• 1 tablespoon soya sauce 

Equipment

• bowl
• paper towels
• sauce pan
• baking pan
• slotted spoon
• deep fryer

Directions

1. Preheat deep fryer with peanut oil to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix the 2 teaspoons salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
3. Add chicken wings and toss to coat.
4. Melt the butter in medium saucepan over medium heat with the garlic.
5. Stir in peach preserves, hot sauce, and soy sauce. Cook until syrupy and thick, about 5 minutes.
6. Transfer to a large bowl.
7. Add the wings to the deep fryer and fry until cooked through and golden and crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. You will need to do this in 2 batches so you don't overcrowd your fryer.
8. Remove the wings from the fryer and drain on a paper towel-lined baking tray.
9. Add the fried wings to the large bowl of sauce and toss until well combined and wings are well coated. Using a slotted spoon, remove the wings to a platter and serve immediately.