Honey fried chicken?

[Mississippi Girl]

Many years ago, I had some chicken wings that were called honey fried wings. There was defo a sweetness and the coating was crispy and smooth. They were awesome and had no need for dipping sauce.
I have tried a few different ways but coating "appears" like a tempura but my coating gets nicely browned but wing itself was not done.
Any ideas?

 

[Uncle Bob]

Just a guess...but since any kind of "sugar" will burn when exposed to high heat the honey fried wings may have had a honey glaze brushed on after they were cooked...
Maybe try frying some wings, and immediately after removeing them from the oil... brush some thinned (warmed) honey on them...Just a hint of honey glaze would be enough!!
HTH.....

Have Fun!!

 

[Maverick2272]

I coulda swore we had this same discussion a few months back in another thread, but couldn't find it. I can't remember for sure, but I thought someone's solutions was more honey 'flavoring' than actual honey added into the buttermilk soaking. Then it was breaded and fried. This way it didn't burn. Someone else suggested a thinned out honey mixture then coating then frying to see if it wouldn't burn that way, but I don't know how that turned out.
I like UB's suggestion in this case, fry then coat. Seems the easiest way to do it. I would think a very light coating would soak into the coating so they wouldn't be that sticky or messy.

 

[deelady]

Here it is! Honey in fried chicken

 

[Maverick2272]

LOL I said the same thing there that I said here, that I couldn't find the thread about it. Talk about going in circles!

 

[deelady]

Ha I didn't even realize you said the same thing in both threads! thats funny!

 

[deelady]

Honey Homestyle Fried Chicken

Honey Homestyle Fried Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup buttermilk baking mix
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Coat chicken with honey; set aside. Combine baking mix, ginger, seasoned salt and pepper; mix well. Roll honey-coated chicken in seasoned mixture. Brown chicken in hot oil in nonstick skillet. Drain excess oil. Place chicken on rack in baking pan and bake at 350°F 20 to 30 minutes or until juices run clear.

 

[deelady]

Heres another....


Honey Fried Chicken

- Makes 4 to 6 servings -

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. cut-up chicken
• 3/4 cup honey
• 3/4 to 1 cup buttermilk baking mix
• 2 teaspoons dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil

Directions

Coat chicken with honey; set aside. Combine buttermilk baking mix, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow dish; dredge chicken in mixture. Heat 1/2 inch oil to 375°F in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Carefully place chicken in hot oil and cook about 5 minutes or until underside of chicken is golden; turn chicken pieces and cook about 5 minutes, turning as needed. Reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 20 minutes more or until juices run clear. Remove chicken; drain on paper towels.