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Chicken Wings with Garlic and Paprika ~ Pollo al Ajillo

Chicken wings with garlic and paprika are a traditional Spanish tapas dish, with a sticky, lemony, boozy sauce. Our only regret is that the recipe doesn't make more. These are seriously good.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 377 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 8 whole chicken wings cut into wings and drumettes
  • 1 to 1 1/4 teaspoons oak-smoked sweet Spanish paprika
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves coarsely crushed
  • 2/3 cup Brandy de Jerez*
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken wings in a large nonreactive bowl, sprinkle with the paprika and salt, and rub as evenly as you can over the skin. Add the lemon juice and toss. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, preferably 12-inch, skillet until almost but not quite smoking. Add the chicken, nudging them in a single layer or working in batches if the pan seems crowded. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Reduce the heat, add the garlic, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Carefully add the brandy to the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cover the skillet with the lid left slightly ajar, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste and serve hot, drizzled with the pan juices.

Notes

  • Some rendition of pollo al ajillo, or chicken with garlic and paprika, seems to find its way onto almost every tapas menu in Spain. While this recipe calls specifically for Brandy de Jerez, you can substitute nearly any good quality Spanish brandy. If for whatever reason you can’t get your hands on any, substitute Cognac or Armagnac.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 377kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 72mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 377

% Daily Value*

Serving 1portion
Calories 377kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 72mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.