Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings
- PREP 4hrs 10min
- COOK 50min
- TOTAL 5hrs
These spicy berbere chicken wings are outrageously delicious. If you’ve not cooked with berbere spice before, I highly recommend you start. It’s an Ethiopian spice blend with ground chile pepper for heat and warm spices like cumin, coriander, and cardamom, which remind me of the aromas of curry. A good substitute is a mix of curry powder or garam masala with a bit of cayenne pepper for added heat (for 2 teaspoons of mild curry powder, I’d use 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne, but use more for more heat).
Marinating time: For best results, marinate the wings for 4 hours and up to overnight
You Will Need
1 pound (450g) chicken wings
2 teaspoons Berbere spice
2 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 tablespoon chopped chives or green onion, optional for serving
Directions
Marinate the wings: In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons berbere spice, 2 ½ tablespoons maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon salt. Place the wings into a gallon freezer bag and pour the marinade over the wings. Seal the bag tightly, removing as much air as possible. Massage the marinade into the chicken for a minute. Refrigerate the chicken for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Turn the bag over once during the marinating time.
Bake wings: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack inside the prepared baking sheet. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip back into the bag. Do not discard the marinade (reserve it in the refrigerator for later). Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake until cooked through and tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
Remove the wings from the oven and set aside. Add the reserved marinade to a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Bring the marinade to a simmer, then add the wings directly to the simmering marinade in the skillet. Continue to cook and toss until the marinade thickens into a glaze that sticks to the wings. Transfer to a serving plate and top with chopped chives.
Adam and Joanne's Tips
- No wire rack: If you do not have a wire rack that will fit inside a baking sheet, you can still bake chicken wings. Arrange them on the foil or parchment lined baking sheet without the rack and rotate a few times during baking.
- The nutrition facts provided below are estimates.