Name: Chennai Chicken Wings
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons rice flour; 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 4 teaspoons paprika; 4 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 0.5 cup seasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced ginger; 0.5 tablespoon minced fresh chives; 2 teaspoons sambal chili paste; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 4 pounds chicken wings; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Chennai Chicken Wings

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A football snack from the land of cricket, these gluten-free spicy wings are inspired by one of my favorite Indian restaurants. As usual, feel free to alter the spice amounts as you see fit, but as I said in the video, do not skip the rice vinegar sauce.

Recipe by Chef John

Updated on June 27, 2018

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 pounds of wings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons rice flour
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
4 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons ground cumin
4 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons kosher salt

For the Sauce:

½ cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons thinly sliced red onion
1 tablespoon thinly sliced ginger
½ tablespoon minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons sambal chili paste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 pounds chicken wings
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

For the Ginger Oil:

1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Combine cornstarch and rice flour in a bowl. Add cayenne pepper, paprika, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, and salt. Whisk the spicy chicken coating until nicely blended. Set aside.
Pour rice vinegar into another bowl. Add red onion and sliced ginger. Toss in chives, sambal, and red pepper flakes. Stir the vinegar sauce until well combined.
Add wings to the spice coating in batches. Flip bowl repeatedly to toss the wings until thoroughly coated. Transfer wings onto nonstick baking sheets. Drizzle vegetable oil on top.
Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix grated ginger and 2 tablespoons oil together. Turn wings over and brush the ginger oil on top.
Continue baking until dry and browned, 15 to 20 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Flip wings over into the oils and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape a fork over the wings to test for crunchiness.
To enjoy the wings 'wet,' place a portion of the wings into a bowl and spoon in some of the vinegar sauce. Toss until coated. For 'dry'-style, plate the dry wings and simply dip into the sauce.

Chef's Notes:

Feel free to use a regular baking sheet that's well greased or lined with foil or a silicone baking mat.

Garam masala is not hard to find, but here's a homemade version you can whip up.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190	Calories
13g	Fat
6g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	16%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 819mg	36%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 3mg	13%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 167mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.