Ohhh now we’re talking comfort food royalty — crispy wings + poutine is the kind of combo that doesn’t mess around. One’s spicy, crispy, and finger-lickin’; the other’s gooey, gravy-loaded, cheesy indulgence. Here’s how to nail both in a home-cooked feast:
Crispy Chicken Wings (Oven or Air Fryer)
Ingredients:
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2–3 lbs chicken wings (drums & flats, separated)
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1 tbsp baking powder (NOT baking soda – this makes them crispy)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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Optional: 1 tsp smoked paprika or chili powder
Instructions:
1. Dry & season:
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Pat wings really dry with paper towels.
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Toss with baking powder and seasonings until evenly coated.
2. Cook:
👉 Oven Method:
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Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Place wings on a rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
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Bake for 40–45 min, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
👉 Air Fryer Method:
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Preheat to 390°F (200°C).
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Cook wings in a single layer for 24–26 minutes, flipping at 12 minutes.
3. Sauce ’em up:
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Toss in your favorite wing sauce (Buffalo, honey garlic, BBQ, Korean gochujang… whatever you’re feelin’).
Classic Poutine
Ingredients:
For the fries:
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4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries (or use frozen)
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Oil (for frying or baking)
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Salt
For the gravy:
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp flour
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2 cups beef or chicken broth (or a mix)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the toppings:
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1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh cheese curds (or torn mozzarella if curds are hard to find)
Instructions:
1. Fries:
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Bake or fry the fries until crispy.
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Oven: Toss in oil + salt, bake at 425°F for ~30–35 min
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Air fryer: 400°F for ~20–25 min, shake halfway
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Deep-fried: Fry twice for max crisp — once at 325°F, then again at 375°F
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2. Gravy:
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Melt butter in a saucepan, add flour and whisk to make a roux (2–3 min).
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Slowly add broth while whisking. Add Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
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Simmer 5–10 min until thick and smooth.
3. Assemble:
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Place hot fries on a plate.
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Scatter cheese curds over top.
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Pour hot gravy over everything so the curds get melty.
Serve it up:
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Plate wings beside a mountain of poutine.
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Maybe a cold beer, or a crisp soda, and you’ve got a comfort food party.
Want to go spicy maple, loaded poutine (with pulled pork or bacon), or Korean-inspired wings? I can throw in some flavor twists too!