When the 4th of July ‘snuck up’ on me (like all holidays do) and I found myself perplexed at my new found recipe responsibilities, I knew that I had to cook, and cook quick!  The very first thing that popped into my head was Chicken Wings. I’m not sure why, but they did.  🙂

It was hot outside, I was cranky and I just didn’t want the typical wet/thick breaded and heavily sauced Chicken Wings, NOPE~I wanted a light, crispy and almost fried texture Chicken Wing, without the umm.. “Fried” part!  Baked because it’s healthier a.k.a LESS WORK FOR ME..haha, but mostly because I needed to bank some calories for my annual ’embarrassingly loaded 4th of July Hot Dog’ (long story)..

What ended up happening were these light, crispy and almost potato chip flavored (Ooohh) Chicken Wings that were the hit of the entire day…no joke!

These Wings stole the show and commanded almost more “Ooo’s and Ahh’s than the grand finale fireworks show!  They’re so easy, and so delicious that no one left without the super simple recipe~!  Make a HUGE batch of these the next time you need to please lots and lots of people, you won’t go wrong!

What you’ll need:

2 lbs. of chicken wings

1 cup all purpose flour

1 tablespoon of baking powder

olive oil

Directions:

Dry the wings with a paper towel

In a large bowl, mix the wings with the flour and baking powder, until they’re evenly coated with a light dusting!

Place them onto a rack over a sheet pan and drizzle them with some olive oil.

Bake them at 450 degrees for approx. 40 minutes or until they’re golden and crispy.

Turn them over and drizzle them with some more olive oil.

Continue baking until that side is evenly golden and crispy.  A dash of salt at this point would be GREAT!

Let them cool a bit and serve them up with some Blue Cheese dressing and/or Hot Sauce!

Dig in and watch them go bye-bye!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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How often can you enjoy a gooey Caramel treat that’s safe enough to hold in your hand?  Not often you say?!  Well..that’s about to change!  Now..you can enjoy your sticky Caramel goodies without the hassle of juggling a plate, spoon..or even a napkin!  YES, it’s true!

These mingle-friendly Caramel Straws and a couple of crumbs..won’t get in the way of drink holding, Facebooking, Tweeting or even Texting!  You know..all those things we like to do when we’re out “socializing”….LOL!  😉

And..you’ll never believe how quick & simple it is to keep a crowd of sassy snacker’s happy.  Each crispy, light and sweet Straw has a warm, sticky & slightly chewy vein of Caramel running through it!  And then they’re all dusted with a hint of Salt and Cinnamon, just to really drive home those flavors!  Ohhh yeah!

Serve up a quick batch of these the next time you need a people pleasing party favorite, a hot cup of coffee topper, OR..simply as an awesome fun, kid friendly dessert/snack in front of the TV at the table!

You’ll L.O.V.E. them!  🙂

What you’ll need for a huge pile of Straws:

1 Box of frozen Puff Pastry Sheets (2 sheets per box)

Some Caramel Sauce (about a cup..or so)..store bought OR homemade is fine!

1 tsp. Kosher Salt..or to taste!

2 tbsp. Cinnamon/Sugar mix

1 egg

Directions:

Roll out each thawed pastry sheet so they’re the same size….(use a sprinkling of flour if needed)

On one of the sheets, pour about 1 cup of the Caramel Sauce..

Brush that thick Caramel evenly onto the pastry sheet…

Then top it with the other Pastry Sheet!

Slice the sheets into about 1/4″ slices..

Take two strips and start-a-twistin’ them together!

Lay each twisted straw onto a parchment lined baking sheet and brush them with the egg-wash (one beaten egg and a splash of water)….

Now for the best part..the Salty Cinnamon/Sugar Sprinkle!

Combine the Salt & Cinnamon/Sugar, and lightly top the straws!  As good as the Caramel Pastry is, it’s really the salt that makes these amazing!  🙂

Bake them at 350 for about 12-15 minutes, until they’re golden and puffed!

Check out the bottoms..that’s where the $ bites are!

Serve ’em up warm, flaky, gooey and chewy!  ~Enjoy!  🙂

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