Chili Lime Sticky Crispy Chicken Wings - Juicy wings with a warmly spiced crispy coating that get tossed in a tangy, sweet, spicy glaze. So very delicious!
Course
Party Food
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time12minutes
Total Time27minutes
Servings8servings
Calories380kcal
AuthorBarry C. Parsons
Ingredients
3lbschicken wingswashed, cut and trimmed
For the coating
2cupsflour
1teaspoonsfreshly grated nutmeg
1tspcayenne pepper
2tspkosher salt
1tspfreshly ground black pepper
2tbspground ginger
For the egg wash
2eggs
4tbspmilk
For the Chili Lime Sticky Glaze
1cloveminced garlic
1tbspolive oil
1/2cuphoney
finely chopped zest of one lime
juice of 2 limes
1tspcrushed chili pasteor chili flakes more or less to taste.
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
You will also need
canola for frying
Instructions
lbs chicken wings, washed, cut and trimmed
Mix together well, the flour, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and ginger.
Dip the chicken wings into an egg wash made from whisking together the eggs and milk.
Dredge the egg washed wings in the flour mixture and drop them in a canola oil filled and preheated 375 degree F deep fryer for about 10-12 minutes depending upon the size of the wings until a medium golden brown and fully cooked through. You can use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is at least 180 degrees F at the center.
Drain on a wire rack placed on a cookie sheet. Hold in a 175 degree oven if making more than one batch.
To prepare the Chili Lime Sticky Glaze
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and garlic.
Saute for a minute to soften the garlic, then add the honey, lime zest and juice, chili paste, salt and pepper.
Simmer together for about 5-10 minutes.
Transfer the cooked chicken wings into a large bowl and pour the hot glaze over the wings. Toss well to cover all of the wings in glaze. Garnish with grated lime zest and chives if desired.