Chicken Wings al Ajillo

4 lbs full chicken wings

12 cloves of garlic

4tbs of olive oil

4tbs flour

2 cups chicken stock

Saffron

5 tbs minced parsley

Prepare the wings

Heat the olive oil at medium heat. Add whole , peeled garlic cloves and fry until golden. Remove garlic and add to mortar

Add flour to olive oil and whisk in eliminating lumps.

Add stock 1/2 cup at a time incorporating into roux mixture.

Chop parsley and add to mortar.

Add saffron strands to mortar.

Mash parsley, saffron, and golden garlic cloves to a paste. Add to roux .

Salt and pepper to taste.

Frying:

Heat garlic, parsley roux in an earthenware serving dish.

Heat oil to 375

Dredge chicken in flour

Add 8 pieces to basket and heat 6-8 minutes until golden and crispy.

Drain and salt chicken.

Add chicken to roux and serve immediately or leave covered for 1 hour at low temperature.

Chef's notes