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Tamarind Chicken Wings

Crispy Chicken Wings with Tamarind are a mouthwatering appetizer or main dish the whole family will love. Easy to make and full of flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 356 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 pound chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind base powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • canola oil

Instructions

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  1. Trim tips from chicken wings and cut into flats and drumettes. Rinse, drain well, and pat dry.
  2. In a pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inch deep of oil.
  3. In a bowl, combine chicken, tamarind powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Massage on the wings until fully coated.
  4. Carefully add seasoned chicken wings into the hot oil and cook, turning as needed, until crisp and cook through.
  5. With a slotted spoon, remove from oil and drain on a wire rack. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • After rinsing, drain the chicken well and pat dry with paper towels for the seasonings to adhere well and for the wings to crisp up nicely.
  • No need to marinate! Fry the chicken as soon as they're seasoned with the tamarind mixture.
  • Use oil with high-smoke points, such as peanut safflower or canola oil, for the best results. Use enough oil to cover the wings at least ¾.
  • Heat and maintain the oil at the optimal temperature range of 350 F to 375 F. Deep-fry in batches as needed to keep the temperature from plummeting.
  • Use a thermometer to gauge doneness accurately. Insert it in the thickest part of the meat; it should read 165 F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 356kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 674mg (28%) Potassium 250mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 180IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 356

% Daily Value*

Calories 356kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 674mg 28%
Potassium 250mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 180IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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