CFL player Ellis offers advice on preparing crisp, tasty wings for Super Bowl party
They’re a Super Bowl party staple, but not all chicken wings are created equal according to Avery Ellis.
He says with an open mind and a little ingenuity, the popular snack can be the star of the show Feb. 9 when the Kansas City Chiefs face the Philadelphia Eagles in New Orleans.
“You can bake or fry your wings, but personally I like to fry mine so they have some crunch to them,” said the veteran CFL defensive lineman. “People tend to eat with their eyes first so if you see a nice crunchy, saucy wing, it gives you texture, it gives you flavour, it gives you colour.”
When Ellis isn’t pursuing CFL quarterbacks, he’s often in the kitchen. The 30-year-old American is also a private chef who prepares dinner parties for teammates, clients and supper clubs in addition to posting dishes on Instagram (averyellis52).