Crispy Baked Tandoori Chicken Wings Recipe Is Better Than a Touchdown Appetizers Chicken Recipes Indian Recipes Dinner Low Sugar Recipes Gluten-free

Who says you can't have chicken wings for dinner and they're only for gameday? You'll wonder how so much flavor can be packed into one wing! This easy chicken wing recipe is so flavorful and is the perfect appetizer recipe for your football get-togethers this weekend or dinner with the family.

The chicken wings are marinated in a flavorful marinade made with yogurt (read about the health benefits of yogurt), lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, ginger and garlic. Great flavors, right? After marinating at least one hour (marinate overnight if you can), the chicken is baked in the oven until cooked through and golden.

Kashmiri chili powder is an Indian spice that is different from Mexican chili powder. The powder is made from Kashmiri chiles, which have a different flavor and a higher heat level. If you can't find Kashmiri chili power, use paprika and desired amount of cayenne as a substitute.

Serve these baked chicken wings as an appetizer or main dish for dinner with a vegetable, grain and salad for a complete meal. You could use this same cooking method on chicken legs, thighs or even when roasting a whole chicken.

Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes plus time to marinate
Servings: 10

Ingredients

Chicken

• 2 - 3 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)

Marinade

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 tablespoons Kashmiri chili powder (see Recipe Notes for substitutes)
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 6 - 8 cloves garlic, minced

Recipe Notes

• If you can't find Kashmiri chili powder substitute paprika and a dash of cayenne.

• Store the wings in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a plastic zipper bag. Add the chicken wings and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or overnight. 
2. Put the wings onto a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for 30 to 45 minutes, or until wings are cooked through.

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