Nothing gives you more pleasure than biting into a piece of juicy, and succulent chicken wing. So, try Eastern Cape foodie Vuyelwa Makile’s crispy crunchy chicken wings recipe.
Makile is the owner of a catering business called L&O Food and Braai.
As you grab the first bite of her chicken wings, the crispy chicken cracks audibly and reveals a juicy wing twice as flavourful as the crust. You will get a hit of the aromatic herbs and enjoy mouthfuls of crispy juicy goodness. What a winter’s dream.
Makile’s crispy chicken wings is perfect to enjoy as a snack. You can also use thighs and drumsticks and add some sides to make it a full meal.
And it’s so easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 1.5kg wings
- 3 tbsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper powder
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 4 tbsp oil from toasted sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp of black pepper, to taste
- 3 eggs beaten eggs
- 1 cup plain flour
- Oil to fry
Instructions
- Mix the marinade ingredients together in a bowl, and marinate the wings for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix the batter ingredients (eggs and flour) and coat the marinated wings until each one is well covered.
- Double fry them in medium-hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and set aside before serving.
- Serve warm.
