Ranch Wings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings split
• 3 large eggs 
• 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.3 cup honey 
• 0.3 cup hot sauce 
• 6 servings pepper freshly ground
• 3 ounce ranch dressing mix 
• 6 servings vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• whisk
• kitchen thermometer
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Toss the wings with 1 packet dressing mix in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
2. Whisk the flour, 1 teaspoon pepper and 1 packet dressing mix in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, 2 tablespoons water and the remaining packet dressing mix. Dredge the wings a few at a time in the seasoned flour, then dip into the egg mixture and return to the flour mixture, turning to coat.
3. Transfer to a rack.
4. Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the wings in batches until crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
5. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
6. Whisk the hot sauce and honey in a bowl.
7. Serve with the wings.
8. Photograph by Andrew Mccaul