Ingredients
For the Red Beans
1 lb dried red beans, soaked overnight
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
2 bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth or water
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups cooked white rice
For the Fried Chicken Wings
2 lbs chicken wings
1 cup buttermilk
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Oil for frying
Instructions
To Make the Red Beans
Drain soaked beans. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, cooking until softened. Stir in garlic and sausage and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add beans, thyme, paprika, cayenne, bay leaves, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 1½–2 hours until beans are tender and creamy, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves. Serve over hot cooked rice.
To Make the Fried Chicken Wings
Soak wings in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Remove wings from buttermilk, dredge in seasoned flour, and fry in batches for 8–10 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot alongside red beans and rice.