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HOW I FRY MY CHICKEN WINGS - GHANA STYLE

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Ghana Style Fried Chicken Wings

Cultural Context

Originating from Ghana, fried chicken wings are a popular street food and often enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings. They are known for their spicy marinade, which reflects the bold flavors of Ghanaian cuisine. Today, these wings are enjoyed not only in Ghana but also by food enthusiasts around the world, often served with a side of jollof rice or fried plantains.

GhanaianGHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs chicken wings
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon ginger
1 medium onion
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup lime juice
2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer a similar heat level, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is commonly available and cheaper.

seasoning cube

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

A homemade blend can reduce sodium and cost.

1

Marinate chicken wings with garlic, ginger, onion, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme, curry powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice.

2

Blend the marinade ingredients together until smooth.

3

Dredge the marinated chicken wings in a mixture of all-purpose flour and cornstarch.

4

Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-low heat.

5

Fry the chicken wings until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

6

Remove wings and drain on paper towels.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingdredgingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowldeep skilletmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonstongspaper towels

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

glutensoy

Also Known As

Ghanaian Fried Chicken WingsChinchinga

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