Chicken wings are the ultimate finger food, and are great for outdoors entertaining. They can be prepared in many ways (for more recipes, press HERE) and with different flavors. This time, I’ve decided to make them crispier and spicier than usual. The crispier texture is achieved by using cornstarch, baking powder and Alaea (Hawaiian red salt) in the coating mix. The spicier flavors come from using the highly aromatic Ethiopian Berbere spice mix, and Sriracha sauce. To balance the spicy flavors, and add some freshness to the wings, I scattered some crumbled blues cheese and celery leaves over it, just before serving. The result is finger licking deliciousness. Try it and enjoy.
Notes:
* Berbere is a wonderful Ethiopian chili-spice mix. It contains numerous spices, including cardamom, fenugreek, cloves, ginger and more. If you can’t find it locally, it is available online. I highly recommend having it in the kitchen. It is great in stews and roasts, including roasted vegetables, and legume dishes.
* Alaea, Hawaiian red salt, is an unrefined sea salt that has been mixed with red alae volcanic clay. It’s great for roasting, and adds an earthy flavor to the dish. It is available in specialty stores or online. If you can’t find it, replace it with any other coarse sea salt.
Makes: 2-4
Prep time: 25 minutes
Roasting time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
6-8 medium chicken wings, divided, tips removed
½ tsp freshly ground four peppers mix
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp Berbere spice mix (see notes)
2 tsp red Alaea Hawaiian salt (see notes)
1 tsp baking powder
2 Tbs cornstarch
¼ cup olive oil
1-2 Tbs Sriracha sauce
For serving: (optional)
Crumbled blue cheese, celery leaves
1. Preheat the oven to 410F (220C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil and baking paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the pepper, paprika, Berbere mix, Alaea salt, baking powder and cornstarch. Add the chicken wings and coat with the mixture. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes. Transfer to the pan, add the olive oil and mix to coat. Drizzle the Sriracha sauce on top and mix again.
3. Roast for about 40 minutes, turning the wings every 15 minutes, until crispy and golden-brown on both sides.
4. Transfer to a serving plate, scatter the crumbled cheese and celery leaves before serving.
YUM! That’s all I can say! I need to get some of that salt. I know you’ve mentioned it before, and usually I jump on ordering something and anything new for cooking! I’ll get right on that!
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Thank you Mimi, yum is the word! These turned out so tasty and crispy.
The salt is really worth ordering for dishes like this one. 🙂
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Looking amazing and salivating Ronit !
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Thank you Suni, I’m glad you liked the dish. It was very tasty. 🙂
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Oh wow! Love chicken wings like that!
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Thank you Aletta. Same here! 🙂
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😊
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These are just saying eat me they look delicious Ronit …
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Thank you Carol, they do indeed! 🙂
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If my granddaughter saw these, she’d eat the entire platter of wings. 😍🌿
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Smart girl! 🙂
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Looks so delicious! My family would love these as well!😋
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Thank you Ursula. These turned out quite irresistible! 🙂
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I thought there was a chicken wing shortage??? Sauce sounds great – I would have to go boneless chicken breasts. Glad they are baked 🙂
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You’re right Judi, but I actually anticipated that, and stalked the freezer with air chilled chicken wings. These fatty parts keep fairly well when defrosted slowly. 🙂
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Good for you – I love a good filet and the beef prices are so high 32.99/lb. I usually buy 6 at a time and freeze. I ran out before I could get back to the store…
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Prices are going through the roof… Very frustrating!
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Hello Ronit. I want to wish you a happy new upcoming week. Thanks for your gourmet recipes!
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Thank you Luisella, I really appreciate your encouragement.
Happy new week to you too! 🙂
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Thanks.
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My husband is a big fan of chicken wings and these would definitely make him happy.
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Thank you Karen, I’m glad you liked the recipe. Chicken wings are such a tasty snack anytime! 🙂
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These are soooo nice – eating as I type. Just lovely and crispy and nicely spiced! Who doesn’t love to nibble on a chicken wing! Especially with an helping of blue cheese. Yum!
Thanks Ronit :))
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You’re so right Mary, chicken wings make a great nibble, and blue cheese gives such a nice balance. I plan on repeating this very recipe very soon. 🙂
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This is perfect and perfectly messy to make with grandkids on July 4th. Thank you for a great idea, dear Ronit.
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Thank you Dolly, I’m glad you liked the recipe. These will indeed be perfect for 4th of July. I hope you’ll all enjoy them. 🙂
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You are very welcome, dear Ronit.
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It looks so good.
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Thank you Paul! 🙂
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Nicely done. I like that you added some special flavors that we won’t get at the local wing joint! I’ve also adopted the roasting method, as you describe. The wings come out crispy without having to deep fry them. Thanks for sharing this.
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Thank you Bob, I’m glad you liked the recipe. This method of preparing is by now my favorite. Much easier than deep frying! 🙂
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Aww, perfect for upcoming backyard home party season😍
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Thank you Tanooki. These tasty wings would be perfect for such parties. 🙂
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Amazing…
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Thank you! 🙂
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Yummy!. new follower here.
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