Recipes Maple-Bacon Chicken Wings 5.0 (1) 1 Review Here, classic chicken wings are taken to the next level thanks to a decadent maple-bacon glaze. Plus: More Chicken Recipes By Todd Porter and Diane Cu Todd Porter and Diane Cu F&W Digital Food Awards Winners Website White on Rice Couple Profile Todd Porter and Diane Cu don't just post recipes; they blog about the parties they throw in their Los Angeles garden. They invite readers to join them, not just figuratively but literally. "So many of our friendships started with a hello on Twitter," Cu says. Like the blog, their book, Bountiful, features recipes inspired by their garden and their backgrounds: He grew up on a ranch in Oregon; she was born in Vietnam. "What's funny is, Todd is almost more Asian than me. He cooks with chopsticks and studied Japanese," Cu says. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 16, 2014 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Todd Porter & Diane Cu Total Time: 45 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients 6 slices bacon (cut into 1/2-inch pieces) 4 cloves garlic (minced) ½ cup ketchup ½ cup maple syrup ¼ cup applesauce 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 pounds chicken wings (split) Kosher or sea salt (to taste) Fresh cracked black pepper (to taste) 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging) Vegetable oil (or other high flashpoint oil) (for frying) Directions Heat a saucepan over medium heat and cook the bacon until nearly crisp. Add the garlic and cook until the garlic is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the ketchup, maple syrup, applesauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Set aside. Rinse the chicken wings and pat them dry. Generously season the chicken with salt and black pepper. Dredge the wings in flour, shaking off any excess flour, and set aside. In a large saucepan or deep fryer, heat the oil to about 375°. Fry the chicken wings in small batches until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Shake off any excess oil and place on paper towels to drain. Continue frying the chicken in batches until all of the wings are cooked. Toss chicken wings with maple-bacon sauce and serve warm. Rate it Print