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Curry Butter Chicken Wings

A delicious curry flavor twist on crispy chicken wings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of chicken wings, divided and cleaned

Spice Blend

  • 1 teaspoon of dried coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon of garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of baking powder

Butter Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon of ginger, grated or pasted
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees 
  • Prepare a baking sheet by lining with foil and placing an oven safe baking rack over the foil. Spray the rack with non-stick spray and set aside for now
  • Pat the wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl
  • Combine 1 teaspoon of dried coriander, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper in a small dish and reserve a teaspoon of the mixture for later
  • Add a tablespoon of baking powder to the spice mixture and add the mixture to the wings 
  • Toss the wings in the spice mixture and place them onto the prepared baking rack
  • Bake the wings in a 425 degree oven for 45-60 minutes (flipping every 20 minutes) or until both sides are crispy and the wings are cooked through 
  • While the wings are baking, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and whisk in a tablespoon of tomato paste, 2 cloves of finely minced garlic, a teaspoon of grated ginger and the reserved teaspoon of the spice blend. Once the ingredients are fully incorporated, turn the heat off and whisk in 2 tablespoons of fresh cilantro 
  • Once the wings are baked, transfer them into the butter sauce and toss to combine 
  • Enjoy!!