Special Sauce with Ed Levine

Kenji on Super Bowl Food

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Jan 31, 2025
Kenji Lopez-Alt, a culinary expert and author of "The Food Lab," shares his passion for Super Bowl party food, particularly chicken wings and pizza, with a humorous twist on his indifference to football. He reveals tips for achieving perfect crispy wings using air-chilled chicken and offers a simple, no-knead pizza recipe made in a cast iron pan. The discussion also includes innovative veggie recipes, the evolution of pepperoni preferences, and delightful snack ideas to elevate any game day celebration.
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ANECDOTE

Kenji's Football Dislike Origin

  • J. Kenji Lopez-Alt developed a dislike for football due to his father's avid interest.
  • Watching football meant he couldn't play video games, fueling his disinterest.
ADVICE

Crispy Oven-Fried Wings

  • For crispy oven-fried chicken wings, toss them in baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
  • Refrigerate overnight to dry them out, allowing for crispier results while baking.
ADVICE

Air-Chilled vs. Water-Chilled Wings

  • Choose air-chilled chicken wings over water-chilled for better flavor and texture.
  • Air-chilled chicken has denser, tastier meat as it hasn't absorbed extra water.
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