Ingredients:
Whole30 Crispy Chicken wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp baking powder substitute
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp white pepper
- Cooking spray
Aromatics:
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 4 bulbs scallions, chopped (separate white and green parts)
- 3 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 6 large cloves
- 2 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 10 pieces Chinese dry red chili peppers, optional
- 1 tsp coarse salt
Chinese Chicken Wing Dry Spice Rub:
- ½ tsp cumin powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp white pepper
- 1 ½ tsp coarse salt
Garnish:
- Cilantro, optional
- Lime wedges
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 450F
2. Pat dry the chicken wings and toss them with baking powder, garlic, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
3. Prepare a large sheet pan lined with parchment and a wire rack on top. Lightly spray with oil. Place the wings over the wreck with some space in-between. Bake for 30-40 minutes total. Rotate the sheet pan at the half baking point.
4. In the meantime, have aromatics prepped ready and set aside. Combine dry spice seasonings in one bowl.
5. In the last 5 minutes while the wings are still baking in the oven, pre-heat a large skillet or wok with ¼ cup oil. When hot, lower the heat to medium, saute white scallion parts, garlic, ginger, chili peppers, and 1 tsp salt until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the ingredients.
6. Once the wings are out of the oven, saute and toss the wings in the skillet with the fragrant oil and aromatics for about 1.5 minutes. Transfer to a large serving plate.
7. Sprinkle with dry spice seasonings 1 tsp a time until your desired spice level. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges on the side. Serve hot and immediately.