Spicy Chicken Wings with Chili Paste in Oil
Who’s already made the delicious chili paste in oil? These chicken wings marinated in that fiery paste are even better — packed with vibrant flavors and perfect for a bold meal.
🕒 Cooking Time & Portions
Prep Time: 15 minutes + 30 minutes to overnight marination
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
📝 Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings (tips removed, about 10 pieces)
- 1 heaping tablespoon chili paste in oil
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 2–3 garlic cloves, crushed or sliced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar (or sherry vinegar)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut wings into two segments. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly. Season evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- In a mortar and pestle or bowl, combine chili paste, ginger, garlic, smoked paprika, sugar, vinegar, and lemon juice. Pound or mix until smooth and well combined.
- Massage the marinade onto the wings thoroughly. For best flavor, refrigerate for several hours or overnight. If short on time, marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove from fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer in a large ovenproof tray, avoiding overlap.
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 40 minutes.
- Check for excess fat in the tray; pour off most, leaving only a thin layer at the bottom.
- Increase oven temperature to 220°C (430°F) and roast for another 15 minutes until the wings are beautifully caramelized and browned.
- Remove from oven, add diced butter and chopped parsley to the tray. Shake the tray gently until the butter melts and coats the wings.
- Spoon some of the delicious sauce from the tray over the wings before serving.
- Serve immediately. These wings are even better reheated!
🧾 Final Thoughts
These wings bring together smoky, spicy, and tangy notes in a buttery glaze, offering an addictive flavor experience perfect for any occasion.