Buffalo Chicken Wings With Peri Peri Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients:

• 2 kilograms of chicken wings
• 4 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 5 tablespoons peri-peri sauce
• 5 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 5 tablespoons runny honey
• 5 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 4 garlic cloves, finely sliced
• 1 sliced lemon
• Handful of fresh parsley
• Handful of pomegranate seeds

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken Wings:
   • In a large bowl, mix together the baking powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Ensure that all the chicken wings are thoroughly coated with the mixture.
2. Set Up the Rack:
   • Spray cooking oil onto a wire rack and place it over a foil-lined tray.
   • Arrange the coated chicken wings on the rack.
3. Initial Baking:
   • Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
   • Place the wire rack with the chicken wings in the preheated oven.
   • Bake for one hour, rotating the tray at the midway point to ensure even cooking.
4. Prepare the Marinade:
   • While the chicken wings are baking, prepare the marinade.
   • In a bowl, combine peri-peri sauce, dark soy sauce, light brown sugar, runny honey, melted butter, toasted sesame oil, and finely sliced garlic.
   • Mix the marinade thoroughly and set it aside.
5. Baste the Wings:
   • Once the chicken wings are crispy after the initial baking, remove them from the wire rack.
   • Place them in a large ovenproof dish.
   • Baste each wing generously with the prepared marinade.
   • Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
   • Repeat the basting process twice more until the wings are golden, crispy, and well-coated.
6. Add Garnishes:
   • Remove the chicken wings from the oven.
   • Garnish with fresh parsley, lemon slices, and pomegranate seeds.
7. Serve:
   • Serve your flavorful peri-peri chicken wings with honey and sesame glaze alongside a couscous salad or your favorite side dishes.

Enjoy these delicious and flavorful chicken wings with a fusion of spicy and sweet flavors!