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As part of a recurring series, we’re shining a spotlight on infüsiasts to share their tips, tricks & infusion journeys. This month, we talked to Chef Pat Lee, private chef and owner of CookingWithPatLee.
"Infused cooking is where I have the most fun! I love to get together with friends and just kick back with some good eats and good vibes!"
Read our interview with Pat below!
Tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do
Gladly! For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Chef Pat Lee. I’m a private chef and owner of CookingWithPatLee! I’m known for my recipes that are made from scratch from my breads to my sauces, everything is made with love and care! I also create unique culinary experiences with infused recipes that give you a complete mindtrip while also giving your tastebuds a complete flavor knockout!
How did you get started with infusion and your journey to becoming a Culinary Chef?
That’s a great question! I was always one to go to my local recreational store and events to get my infused goodies and thought to myself, I could make most of these recipes better with a few simple touches. Starting with cookies and candies, I developed a way to give the magic of infusion without the plant-like taste. From there, I transitioned it over to food and beverages and it became a passion for me! I’ve been cooking all my life and would label myself as an innovator when it comes to my cooking. But infused cooking is where I have the most fun! I love to get together with friends and just kick back with some good eats and good vibes! Who knows? Maybe if I’m lucky, LĒVO and I can have an in house session together and make some magic happen with these recipes in person.
What inspired this recipe?
Who doesn’t love chicken wings? It’s honestly my favorite appetizer, snack, meal, I could eat them all day! One day, I was sitting at home making some cookies and thought to myself, an infused wing would definitely hit the spot! I started with a basic BBQ sauce and since then I’ve made several sauce infusions from creamy Cajun and Garlic Parmesan to my personal favorite, blazing buffalo sauce! This recipe takes my love of all things wings combined with an amazingly infused sauce for one hell of a culinary adventure!
Sweet Chili Thai Wings
Ingredients
For the chicken
1-2 lbs chicken wings (cut up into sections which should equal to about 6-12 wings depending on your serving)
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
For the seasoned potato starch
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup potato starch
For the sauce
1 tsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp infused butter (made with the LĒVO)
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
Other
Cooking Spray
Directions
- In a large bowl, season your chicken wings with the aforementioned seasonings. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, add potato starch and seasonings. Mix until well combined.
- Add seasoned chicken to the seasoned potato starch blend and coat each piece.
- Add chicken to the air fryer and spray generously with cooking spray.
- Cook your wings for 20 minutes at 385 degrees for 15-20 minutes (flipping halfway through) or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- To a large saucepan on medium low, add brown sugar and unsalted butter. Mix until the butter melts and the sugars dissolve.
- Add honey, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice. Mix until well combined.
- Once everything combines, remove from the heat and immediately add the 1 tbsp of infused butter. The butter will melt into the sauce but will not lose any of its effects.
- Take the wings and throw them into a clean bowl.
- Sauce your wings and toss until fully coated.
- Serve immediately.
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