Deep-fried chicken wings in beer barbecue sauce

Ingredients:

Wings

• 12 chicken wings, do not trim off the tips
• 1.5 cups of flour
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• 2 lime wedges for garnish
• 2 - 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds, for garnish
• Special equipment: deep fat thermometer

Beer barbecue sauce

• 2 cups dark beer
• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup cane sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, grated (not crushed)
• 5 cm ginger root, cut into 0.5 cm thick circles.
• 1 chili pepper, pierced with the tip of a knife

Preparation:

1. Prepare the saucePour the beer, ketchup, lime juice, sugar, garlic, and ginger into a saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar and ketchup dissolve in the beer. Reduce the heat, wait until the sauce begins to thicken at a gentle simmer, and turn off the heat.
   
   Add the peppers to the saucepan. Let them sit in the mixture for 10 minutes, without removing the pan from the still-hot burner. Then remove the peppers and stir the sauce.
2. Prepare the wingsPlace flour, cornstarch, a generous pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper in a large paper bag. Pinch the top of the bag and gently mix the ingredients.
   
   Then, add a few wings to the flour mixture and toss again to coat them completely. Transfer them to a wire rack for 15 minutes, allowing the flour to soak into the skin. Place the wings back in the bag, coat them in flour for a second coat, and then transfer them to the rack. Repeat the entire process with the remaining wings. They are now ready to fry.
3. Pour oil into a deep saucepan to a depth of 10 cm. Heat it to 175°C (350°F). Fry the wings, a few at a time, for 12 minutes, allowing the oil to reach the desired temperature after each batch. Transfer the cooked wings to paper towels and immediately sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
4. Next, in a large bowl, completely coat several wings in the sauce and transfer them to a platter. Drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.