Everyone loves wings, right? Including me and my husband.
They’re a fun food to nosh while watching a football game, or when we go out to eat at a restaurant.
Unfortunately, most wings are coated in thick batter and then deep fried until crispy. While this does increase their savory deliciousness, it often leaves my hubby with a belly ache.
I figured, I can make a better version at home that is just as delicious, without the thick coating or deep-fried factor.
And, voila… Baked Spicy Chicken Wings were born.
They are totally delicious, a big hit at parties, and won’t leave you feeling burpy and bloated. I promise!
- 2-3 lbs. organic or pastured chicken wings
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 3 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tbsp. cumin
- 1 & ¼ tsp. sea salt
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper (more if you like them extra spicy!)
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat oven to 400°
- Break down chicken wings at the joint, separating the small drum from the wing.
- You should get 24 pieces in total.
- Combine olive oil, paprika, cumin, sea salt, chili powder, cayenne pepper and black pepper.
- Rub chicken with spicy sauce and marinate 45 minutes to an hour.
- Cover a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- Put the wings onto the baking tray, with enough room to breathe between pieces.
- Roast 25 minutes.
- Turn the wings and roast an additional 20 minutes.
- Serve with Blue Cheese Dressing or hot sauce
Blue Cheese Dressing
- 1/3 cup organic blue cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup organic or grass-fed buttermilk
- 1/4 cup organic or grass-fed sour cream
- 2 tsp. white wine vinegar
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of smoked paprika
Combine all ingredients. Dust with a pinch of smoked paprika.
Andrea Beaman is an internationally renowned Holistic Health Coach, Natural Foods Chef, Speaker, Herbalist and best-selling author who helps people feel happier, healthier and in control of their health. She was named one of the top 100 Most Influential Health and Fitness Experts, is the recipient of the Natural Gourmet Institute’s Award for Excellence in Health-Supportive Education and a Health Leadership award from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Since 1999, Andrea has been teaching people how to harness their body’s own preventative and healing powers using food, herbal remedies and alternative medicine.
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