
 Special Sauce with Ed Levine
 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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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.
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.
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.






