Jack's Wings and Fries
These jackfruit 'wings' are fried until crunchy and golden and served with crisp chips dressed in a punchy coating of jerk seasoning.
Serves
Ingredients
For the wings
<item-todo-done>2 tbsp jerk seasoning or marinade<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tsp smoked paprika<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tbsp soy sauce<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tbsp olive oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 x 400g can(s) of jackfruit<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>100g strong bread flour<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> handful of fresh thyme<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>50g panko breadcrumbs<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> tbsp vegetable oil for deep frying<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>20g Nooch<item-todo-done>
For the fries
<item-todo-done>1 tbsp salt<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>4 tbsp vegetable oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tbsp jerk seasoning<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>4 large potatoes<item-todo-done>
Before you start
Preheat oven to 200ºC l Large baking tray l Large saucepan l Frying pan l Power blender l Small saucepan l Heavy-based saucepan l Line a baking tray with kitchen paper
Prepare the wings
- Drain and rinse the jackfruit thoroughly, then shred it by squishing it between your fingers and breaking it up into small, stringy strands
- Place in a bowl and add the flour, jerk seasoning or marinade, nutritional yeast, herbs, paprika, soy sauce and olive oil and combine everything well
- Tip the panko breadcrumbs into a separate bowl
- Shape the jackfruit mixture into 8 'wings' and then dip them in the breadcrumbs, turning them until they are well coated
Make the fries
- Cut the potatoes into 1cm fries and tip them into the large saucepan
- Cover with water, add a pinch of salt and bring to the boil
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, then drain and leave to steam dry
- Spread the fries over the baking tray and drizzle with the oil, jerk seasoning and tablespoon of salt
- Bake in the hot oven for 30 minutes, shaking the tray regularly to stop the fries sticking
Fry the wings
- Pour the vegetable oil into the large saucepan so that it comes no more than two-thirds up the side of the pan
- Heat the oil to 180°C, or until the oil sizzles around the edges when you dip in a wooden spoon
- Lower the wings into the oil in batches and deep-fry for about 1-2 minutes, until dark golden brown
- Remove to the tray lined with kitchen paper
Serve
- Serve the wings with a pile of fries and dishes of dipping sauce