Introduction
I believe there isn’t anything better than having a plate of oven baked chicken wings and it is best enjoyed with friends and family while watching a big game. Or any time! The attached crispy chicken wings recipe is ideal for a party, appetizer, or maybe an entree for an exciting weeknight meal. And preparing them yourself can cost you much less than ordering them in a restaurant!
Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds chicken wings with tips off and the wings separated at the joints and Halal certified.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes/cayenne pepper (optional added to liking)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup honey which should be Halal-certified
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- This one is recommended – 1 tablespoon of Halal-certified soy sauce
Equipment:
- Large bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing spoons
Instructions:
1:Prepare the Wings:
- Put chicken wings in a big bowl, Pour over olive oil and sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt on the wings.
- It also needs to be turned well so that the wings are as light as powder with spices.
2:Marinate (Optional):
- You can also add more juices, cover with a cover that is made of plastic, and leave the bowl to chill in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours or half an hour.
3:Preheat Oven:
- Turn the heat on in your oven to heat it to 400 degrees Fahrenheit or 200 degrees Celsius.
- Make sure you warm the baking sheet before unfolding the parchment paper for easy washing or cleaning up.
4:Bake:
- Place the chicken wings, without overcrowding, in one layer in the baking tray.
- Bake these for twenty minutes after which you turn the wings and bake them for an additional 20-25 minutes until the wings turn golden brown and crispy and the juice is no longer red.
5:Make the Glaze:
- During that time you should also prepare the glaze for the wings: A bowl of honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce.
6:Glaze the Wings:
- After it’s done, spread the honey-lemon-soy sauce glaze well onto the wings.
7:Broil (Optional):
- Broil the wings to get them extra crispy, about 1-2 minutes under the broiler with vigilance not to burn them.
8:Serve:
- Arrange to eat the baked chicken wings hot accompanied with standard dipping potions like ranch or blue cheese sauces, or a spicy buffalo sauce.
Tips & Variations:
- Spice Level: If you prefer more heat then you can add more or less if you prefer less heat you can add less cayenne pepper.
- Herb Infusion: Adding one teaspoon of dried oregano, thyme, or rosemary will add an extra flavor to the spice mix.
- Citrus Twist: You can also want to put a zest of lemon or orange to the spice rub if you fancy a citrus note.
- Asian-Inspired: Substitute honey-lemon-soy sauce glaze with a prepared composition of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a few drops of sesame oil.
- Make Ahead: You can leave the marination for the chicken wings overnight, to get a much stronger taste of the ingredients.
Conclusion:
These tiny wings with the crispy crust on the outside succulent juice on the inside and the curry sauce added to it is simply mouth-watering. Whether fried in an oven or cooked through an air fryer, they provide people with a variety of types and spices that can enhance the flavor of any meal or party. Therefore, get your ingredients right and be ready to celebrate your taste buds with crispy wings and a curried twist crunchy wings!