Description
Thai-Inspired Peanut Chicken Wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring tender chicken wings coated in a rich, flavorful peanut sauce infused with aromatic Thai spices. Perfectly balanced with savory, sweet, spicy, and tangy notes, these wings are ideal for parties, game days, or comforting dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Wings
- 12 fresh chicken wings
- Salt, to season
- Black pepper, a pinch
Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup natural or creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes or 1 fresh chili, chopped (adjust to taste)
Garnishes
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- Chopped roasted peanuts, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Lightly season with salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Make the peanut sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, and red chili flakes. Adjust sweetness and spice according to your preference.
- Coat the wings: Toss the chicken wings in half of the peanut sauce until evenly coated to infuse flavor.
- Bake or air fry the wings: Arrange the coated wings on a lined baking sheet or place them in an air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and cooked through, flipping halfway to ensure even crispiness.
- Glaze with remaining sauce: While the wings are still hot, toss them with the remaining peanut sauce for extra gloss and flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped peanuts and cilantro over the wings before serving to add crunch and fresh herbal notes.
Notes
- Dry wings thoroughly before cooking to achieve perfect crispiness.
- Taste and balance the peanut sauce by adjusting lime juice and sweeteners to suit your palate.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for more vibrant aromatic flavors.
- Don’t skip garnishes; chopped peanuts and cilantro add essential texture and brightness.
- Keep an eye on cooking time to avoid overcooking and drying out the wings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Thai chicken wings, peanut chicken wings, baked chicken wings, Thai appetizer, spicy chicken wings, gluten free wings
