CHILE COFFEE STICKY WINGS

Adriana Frazier, director of operations and innovation of Suwanee-based Volcanica Coffee, developed this recipe using Volcanica’s organic Ethiopian Yirgacheffe coffee.“it’s our best-selling coffee, a medium roast and high in acidity with notes of lemon, blueberry and blackberry, making it a great match for these wings, which are both sweet and savory.”

The recipe produces wings that are packed with flavor, sweet and savory, but also spicy.

2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon finely ground coffee

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drums and

flats

1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 1/2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1 tablespoon Sriracha, or to taste

1 finely chopped small shallot

Finely chopped cilantro, for garnish, if desired

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, make the rub by combining brown sugar, chili powder, coffee, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder and thyme. May be made ahead and stored in a covered container up to 2 months.

In a large bowl, toss together wings and rub, making sure each wing is covered with rub on all sides. Arrange wings on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes, then remove baking sheet from oven and flip each wing. Bake another 20 minutes, until wings are tender and cooked through.

While wings bake, prepare the sauce. In a Dutch oven over high heat, whisk together vinegar, granulated sugar, coconut oil, ginger, Sriracha and shallot and bring to a boil, whisking constantly 5 minutes, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and taste for seasoning, adding more Sriracha if desired. Return to stove and keep warm over low heat until wings are done.

When wings are finished, add them to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

Serves 4.

Per serving: 525 calories (percent of calories from fat, 60), 40 grams protein, 12 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 34 grams total fat (12 grams saturated), 252 milligrams cholesterol, 633 milligrams sodium

Chile Coffee Sticky Wings are both sweet and spicy.