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Wings, Fried Cabbage, and Loaded Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

A comforting trio of crispy chicken wings, creamy loaded mashed potatoes, and sautéed cabbage that brings a delightful crunch and flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 800
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Loaded Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 pieces red skin potatoes, diced You can substitute with other types of potatoes if preferred.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup milk Feel free to use plant-based alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese You may experiment with other types of cheese.
  • to taste tsp Salt and pepper
For the Chicken Wings
  • 12 pieces chicken wings Frozen wings can be used but are best thawed before cooking.
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder Can be substituted with other seasonings.
  • 1 tsp paprika For more heat, use cayenne pepper.
  • Oil for frying Oil for frying Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying.
For the Fried Cabbage
  • 1 head cabbage, shredded Green cabbage can be substituted.

Method
 

Preparation of Mashed Potatoes
  1. Boil the diced red skin potatoes in a pot of water until tender. Drain and mash them together with sour cream, butter, milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Keep warm and set aside.
Preparation of Wing Coating
  1. Mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken wings in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
Frying the Chicken Wings
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated chicken wings in batches for 10-12 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Drain on paper towels afterward.
Sautéing the Cabbage
  1. In a separate skillet, heat some oil over medium heat and add the shredded cabbage. Cook until tender and slightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving the Dish
  1. Serve the crispy chicken wings alongside the fried cabbage and loaded red skin mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

Notes

Garnish with freshly chopped herbs like parsley or chives and serve with a side of ranch or blue cheese sauce. For best taste, keep leftovers in an airtight container, with wings and cabbage lasting up to 3 days in the fridge and the mashed potatoes for 2 days. Reheat before serving.