Chicken wings, one of those delicate and tender parts of the bird which are enjoyed in a number of ways, have seen many variations and adaptations in several cuisines in the last few years. While earlier we would only add them to our stock pots to flavour the liquid which could be used in making soups, sauces, gravies etc, today there are a number of mix-n-match ways to incorporate chicken wings to relish.
While one of the most popular and all-time favourite of most of us remains to be the chicken lollipops, the indo- chinese tadka variety cooked to perfection with a nice vibrant orange red colour and spice factors attached to it for that perfect munch on snake bite. I personally liked experimenting with chicken wings from the classic indian recipes to wrapping It with noodles and baking/ steaming/ frying them, serving them with an assortment of dips and sauces to add to the mouthfeel and experience.
Wings are versatile and any kind of spices, sauces, flavourings, seasonings applied to them get absorbed easily and add on value to the finished product. Some of the popular cuisines which have adapted wings into their recipes include Indo-Chinese, Thai, Italian, American, South-African, Mexican, Canadian, Indonesian, Malaysian and Korean to name a few.
“Chicken Wings: one of the interesting ingredients to use for snacks! It is not only versatile but also easy to work with, adaptable in indian- chinese- thai and fusion concepts as well to create some really awesome bite foods!”- Dr. Kaviraj Khialani- Celebrity Master Chef.
Here are a few recipes with Chicken Wings to try out and enjoy!
Recipe-1] PEPPERY CHICKEN WINGS
Ingredients:
Chicken wings- 12-14 pieces, cleaned, washed.
For the marination:
Oil- 2-3 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp
Red chilli sauce- 1-2 tsp
Soya sauce-1-2 tsp
Rum/brandy- 1-2 tsp optional
For coating and frying:
Corn flour powder- ½ cup
Maida-1/4 cup
Salt and pepper to season the flour
Oil- to deep fry the wings
Choice of dips/ sauces to go along:
Herbed dip/ mustard mayonnaise/ pesto dip/ tomato ketchup/ sweet chilli sauce/ peanut butter dip/ cream cheese mint dip
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients for the chicken wings recipe.
2. Ensure the wings are well cleaned and trimmed where needed.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients for the marination as listed.
4. Add the chicken wings into it and mix well. Marinate the wings for around 20- 30 mins.
5. In a separate bowl, combine together the flour with salt and pepper to taste, dip and coat the wings in it and remove the excess.
6. Deep fry the wings in medium hot oil for around 4-6 mins turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking, remove on kitchen paper and drain excess oil.
7. Arrange the dips as desired on the serving platter and portion out the fried wings and serve hot.
Recipe-2] HONEYED SESAME WINGS
Ingredients:
Chicken wings- 12-14 pieces, cleaned, washed.
For the marination:
Oil- 1-2 tsp
Sesame oil- 1 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp
Red chilli sauce- 1-2 tsp
Soya sauce-1-2 tsp
Honey- 2-3 tsp
Whiskey/ white wine- 1-2 tsp optional
For coating and frying:
Corn flour powder- ½ cup
Maida-1/4 cup
Salt and pepper to season the flour
Oil- to deep fry the wings
White sesame seeds- 2-3 tsp to sprinkle on top
Choice of dips/ sauces to go along:
Herbed dip/ mustard mayonnaise/ pesto dip/ tomato ketchup/ sweet chilli sauce/ peanut butter dip/ cream cheese mint dip
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients for the chicken wings recipe.
2. Ensure the wings are well cleaned and trimmed where needed.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients for the marination as listed.
4. Add the chicken wings into it and mix well. Marinate the wings for around 20- 30 mins.
5. In a separate bowl, combine together the flour with salt and pepper to taste, dip and coat the wings in it and remove the excess.
6. Deep fry the wings in medium hot oil for around 4-6 mins turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking, remove on kitchen paper and drain excess oil.
7. Arrange the dips as desired on the serving platter and portion out the fried wings and serve hot garnished/tossed in a little honey and white sesame seeds.
Recipe- 3] HERBED AND SPICED WINGS
Ingredients:
Chicken wings- 12-14 pieces, cleaned, washed.
For the marination:
Oil- 1-2 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp
Green chilli sauce- 1-2 tsp
Soya sauce-1-2 tsp
Mango pickle masala- 1-2 tsp
White wine- 1-2 tsp optional
For coating and frying:
Corn flour powder- ½ cup
Maida-1/4 cup
Salt and pepper to season the flour
Oil- to deep fry the wings
Choice of dips/ sauces to go along:
Herbed dip/ mustard mayonnaise/ pesto dip/ tomato ketchup/ sweet chilli sauce/ peanut butter dip/ cream cheese mint dip
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients for the chicken wings recipe.
2. Ensure the wings are well cleaned and trimmed where needed.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients for the marination as listed.
4. Add the chicken wings into it and mix well. Marinate the wings for around 20- 30 mins.
5. In a separate bowl, combine together the flour with salt and pepper to taste, dip and coat the wings in it and remove the excess.
6. Deep fry the wings in medium hot oil for around 4-6 mins turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking, remove on kitchen paper and drain excess oil.
7. Arrange the dips as desired on the serving platter and portion out the fried wings and serve hot.
Recipe- 4] CRUMB FRIED WINGS
Ingredients:
Chicken wings- 12-14 pieces, cleaned, washed.
For the marination:
Oil- 1-2 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp
Green chilli sauce- 1-2 tsp
Soya sauce-1-2 tsp
Schezwan sauce-1-2 tsp
White vinegar-1 tsp
White wine- 1-2 tsp optional
For coating and frying:
Eggs- 1-2 no beaten
Maida-1 cup
Bread crumbs-1 cup
Salt and pepper to season the flour
Oil- to deep fry the wings
Choice of dips/ sauces to go along:
Herbed dip/ mustard mayonnaise/ pesto dip/ tomato ketchup/ sweet chilli sauce/ peanut butter dip/ cream cheese mint dip
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients for the chicken wings recipe.
2. Ensure the wings are well cleaned and trimmed where needed.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients for the marination as listed.
4. Add the chicken wings into it and mix well. Marinate the wings for around 20- 30 mins.
5. In a separate bowl, combine together the flour with salt and pepper to taste, dip and coat the wings in it and remove the excess, dip in beaten eggs and coat with bread crumbs.
6. Deep fry the wings in medium hot oil for around 4-6 mins turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking, remove on kitchen paper and drain excess oil.
7. Arrange the dips as desired on the serving platter and portion out the fried wings and serve hot.
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Recipe- 5] COWBOYS PASSION WINGS
Ingredients:
Chicken wings- 12-14 pieces, cleaned, washed.
For the marination:
Oil- 1-2 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic paste-1 tsp
Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp
Red chilli sauce-1-2 tsp
White vinegar-1 tsp
White wine- 1-2 tsp optional
Mustard paste-1 tsp
Mexican seasonings/ spice mix- 1-2 tsp
For coating and frying:
Eggs- 1-2 no beaten
Maida-1 cup
Salt and pepper to season the flour
Oil- to deep fry the wings
Choice of dips/ sauces to go along:
Herbed dip/ mustard mayonnaise/ pesto dip/ tomato ketchup/ sweet chilli sauce/ peanut butter dip/ cream cheese mint dip
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients for the chicken wings recipe.
2. Ensure the wings are well cleaned and trimmed where needed.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients for the marination as listed.
4. Add the chicken wings into it and mix well. Marinate the wings for around 20- 30 mins.
5. In a separate bowl, combine together the flour with salt and pepper to taste, dip and coat the wings in it and remove the excess.
6. Deep fry the wings in medium hot oil for around 4-6 mins turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking, remove on kitchen paper and drain excess oil.
7. Arrange the dips as desired on the serving platter and portion out the fried wings and serve hot.
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Recipe-6] CHIN CHIN CHU WINGS
Ingredients:
Chicken wings- 12-14 pieces, cleaned, washed.
For the marination:
Oil- 1-2 tsp
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic -ginger paste-1 tsp
Mixed herbs-1/4 tsp
Peanut butter-2 tsp
Red chilli sauce-1-2 tsp
Tomato ketchup- 2 tsp
White vinegar-1 tsp
Red wine/ brandy- 1-2 tsp optional-
For coating and frying:
Eggs- 1-2 no beaten
Maida-1 cup
Salt and pepper to season the flour
Oil- to deep fry the wings
Choice of dips/ sauces to go along:
Herbed dip/ mustard mayonnaise/ pesto dip/ tomato ketchup/ sweet chilli sauce/ peanut butter dip/ cream cheese mint dip
Method:
1. Prepare all the ingredients for the chicken wings recipe.
2. Ensure the wings are well cleaned and trimmed where needed.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine together the ingredients for the marination as listed.
4. Add the chicken wings into it and mix well. Marinate the wings for around 20- 30 mins.
5. In a separate bowl, combine together the flour with salt and pepper to taste, dip and coat the wings in it and remove the excess.
6. Deep fry the wings in medium hot oil for around 4-6 mins turning them occasionally to ensure even cooking, remove on kitchen paper and drain excess oil.
7. Arrange the dips as desired on the serving platter and portion out the fried wings and serve hot.
Stay tuned to HerZindagi for more such recipes by chef Kaviraj Khialani who is not just a celebrity Master Chef but has a varied experience with hotels and airlines. He is an author, food writer, food designer, consultant, and creative cuisine specialist.