Sierra Leone Street Food Peppered Crab & Chicken Wings

crab

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: chicken

Shrimp provides a similar texture, while chicken is more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper is milder and cheaper.

Clean and prepare the crab and chicken wings.

Marinate the chicken wings with lime juice, garlic, ginger, and seasoning cube for at least 30 minutes.

Blend onion, black pepper, and scotch bonnet pepper into a paste.

Mix the crab with the blended paste, ensuring it's well coated.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the marinated chicken wings until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove the chicken wings and drain on paper towels.

In the same oil, fry the crab for about 5-7 minutes until cooked through.

Remove crab and drain on paper towels.

Garnish the chicken wings and crab with chopped green onions and coriander before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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