Catalina Wings

Catalina Wings

by | Apr 29, 2018 | APPETIZERS, CHICKEN, SNACKS | 0 comments

A long, long time ago I used to make wings similar to these piquant Catalina Wings.  I was in college and had a summer job cooking at a golf and country club.  The food was basic fair, nothing too over the top, catering to the golfing crowd, small banquets and business meetings. It was a fun job, good people to work with and a happy crowd, because they’re golfing of course.  It wasn’t unusual for the dining room to be filled with thirsty golfers looking for a mid afternoon snack and beverage.

Like many places of the time, we offered hot wings, but not everyone liked there wings “hot”. So to please the masses we mixed the hot sauce with Catalina Dressing to lighten some of the heat.  The ratio of dressing to hot sauce was adapted to make the wings mild, medium or hot.  We didn’t have a formula, it was always eye balled, so I doubt anyone ever got the same plate of wings twice.  It’s the memory of this job and the tossing of bowl after bowl of chicken wings that Catalina Wings are derived.  Not new in concept but these Catalina Wings are made with fresh Catalina dressing, making them zesty and sticky.  You’ll love them! 

Recipe source for Catalina Wings:  Compelled To Cook

Catalina Wings
Print Recipe
    Servings Prep Time
    30 wings 20 minutes
    Cook Time
    16-18 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    30 wings 20 minutes
    Cook Time
    16-18 minutes
    Catalina Wings
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      30 wings 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      16-18 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      30 wings 20 minutes
      Cook Time
      16-18 minutes
      Ingredients
      Dressing
      Wings
      Servings: wings
      Instructions
      Dressing
      1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Makes about 1 cup of dressing. Refrigerate extra dressing for up to 1 week.
      Wings
      1. In a large heavy duty pot fitted with a clip on thermometer, heat a minimum of 3" of canola oil to 350℉ 375℉. (oil will cool when wings are added)
      2. Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel. Add half the wings to the hot oil, dropping them in one by one. Cook for 5-6 minutes, depending on size, until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted scoop to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining wings.
      3. Preheat broiler and line a large baking tray with foil. In a large bowl stir together Catalina Dressing and Franks Red Hot sauce. Add wings and toss to evenly coat.
      4. Arrange wings in a single layer on baking tray and broil 8" from broiler for about 2 minutes per side. Remove from oven and serve immediately.
      Recipe Notes

      Wings can be made hotter if desired by decreasing the amount of dressing and increasing hot sauce to your preference.

      Catalina Dressing

      Catalina Dressing

      by | Apr 15, 2018 | CONDIMENTS AND SAUCES, SALADS | 0 comments

      It will soon be summer with salads of crisp greens and bitter radicchio.  What better way to dress your salad than with homemade Catalina Dressing.  I’d say it’s a bit of a forgotten dressing, one that’s been in the shadows of more trendy dressings made with avocado and tofu.  Kinda like it doesn’t get to hang out with the cool dressings, but there’s no reason for the snub.  Catalina Dressing is sweet and zingy, and just what your greens are screaming for.

      It’s not new and maybe even a bit old fashion, but I thinks it’s more that everyone has forgotten how good it really is and all the other great uses it has.  Dressing is dressing you might think, but how about mixing it with mayonnaise for a great burger and sandwich spread. 

      Next, you’ll want to add a generous splash of sriracha to that spread and serve as a dip for sweet potato fries or potato wedges.  

      Oh, and did I mention Catalina Dressing makes fantastic chicken wings, yes you read that right, CHICKEN WINGS.  Coming soon to the blog, I promise!  So never, never underestimate this humble salad dressing, it’s anything but boring. 

      Recipe for Catalina Dressing adapted slightly from: Epicurious

       

      Catalina Dressing
      Print Recipe
        Servings Prep Time
        1 cup 10 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        1 cup 10 minutes
        Catalina Dressing
        Print Recipe
          Servings Prep Time
          1 cup 10 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          1 cup 10 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: cup
          Instructions
          1. Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk until smooth. Allow to rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour to meld flavours. Move to fridge if not using shortly after. Will keep for 1 week refrigerated.
          Recipe Notes

          Yields:  1 generous cup