Hot off the heat · 2 recipes

Tizon on wings, fries and the grill

On hot food the powder works as a finishing dust, not a marinade. Here is when to shake and how hot the meat has to get first.

Recipes on wings & fries

How Tizon works on wings & fries

The powder carries dextrose and sugar, and sugar scorches in a hot pan or under a broiler and turns bitter. Season raw meat with plain salt and oil, cook it through, then dust it with Tizon as it comes off the heat.

Cooked through means a number on a food thermometer, not a color. The USDA chart puts all poultry at 165°F and whole steaks at 145°F with a three-minute rest. Read the thickest part, away from the bone.

Fries are the easy one. Bake or fry them as usual, tip them into a big bowl and shake while you toss. If you want the snack ready-made, crumble a few strips of our Lumbre carne seca over the top.

The fuego oven wings and the carne seca loaded fries above start from the Tizon catalog and what you already have at home.

Questions about Tizon on wings & fries

Can you use Tizon as a dry rub before grilling?

You can, but expect the sugar in the powder to darken and the sour edge to fade. For the brightest taste, grill with salt and oil and shake Tizon on after.

How hot do wings have to get before you season them with Tizon?

The USDA chart lists 165°F for all poultry, read with a food thermometer in the thickest part. Season after that, while the skin is still hot.

Is Tizon carne seca good on fries?

Yes. Snip a few strips into small pieces and scatter them over hot fries with a light shake of the powder. The strips are already seasoned, so taste before adding more.