Mini Handle Sandwiches

9 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 fresh leeks, washed and sliced lengthwise
  • Peanut oil, for frying
  • 1 cup Texas Pete Hot Sauce (or your favorite brand) plus more for dipping
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 6 chicken drumettes
  • House Seasoning (see page 325)
  • 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 6 slices white bread, crust trimmed
  • Mayonnaise, to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Prepare the leeks by blanching them in a pot of boiling water for 1 minute.
  2. 2
    Remove to an ice bath to chill.
  3. 3
    Set aside.
  4. 4
    When chilled, drain the leeks.
  5. 5
    Place oil in a deep fryer or fill a large, heavy-bottomed pan no more than halfway with the oil; heat it to 350 degrees.
  6. 6
    In a shallow bowl, stir together the hot sauce and egg.
  7. 7
    Season the chicken drumettes with House Seasoning and then dredge in the egg mixture.
  8. 8
    Coat the chicken in self-rising flour.
  9. 9
    When the oil reaches 350 degrees, carefully place the chicken into the oil and deep-fry for 7 to 8 minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove the chicken with tongs and drain on paper towels.
  11. 11
    Spread each slice of bread with mayonnaise and place a drumette diagonally in the center.
  12. 12
    Fold the bread around the drumette and tie with a leek strip.
  13. 13
    Have extra hot sauce for dipping.

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