Jamaican Fried Chicken Wings

Name: Jamaican Fried Chicken Wings
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Jamaican
Ingredients: 500g chicken wings; 2tsp salt; 2tsp black pepper; 2tsp all purpose seasoning; 2tsp paprika; 2tsp Jamaican curry powder; 2tsp garlic powder; 5g fresh thyme; 4tbsp plain flour; 6tbsp cornflour; 200ml coconut milk; 1 egg; Lemon juice; Malt vinegar; 4tsp crushed pimento berries

Time

Price

Easy

Difficulty

“Chicken Wings Coated in Jamaican Spices and deep fried”

— Nigel Thompson

Method

Step 1

Split wings into drums and flats. Place in a bowl and pour lemon juice and distilled vinegar in, wash the the chicken in the liquid and then drain

Step 2

Add 1tsp salt, 1tsp black pepper, 1tsp All purpose seasoning, 2tsp crushed pimento berries, 1tsp paprika, 1tsp garlic powder, 1tsp Jamaican curry powder and thyme to the chicken. Mix the egg and milk together and add to the chicken. Refrigerate for an hour

Step 3

In another bowl combine 1tsp salt, 1tsp black pepper, 1tsp All purpose seasoning, 2tsp crushed pimento berries, 1tsp paprika, 1tsp garlic powder, 1tsp Jamaican curry powder, plain flour and cornflour

Step 4

Remove the Wings from the refrigerator. Take the wings piece by piece, shake off excess liquid and then coat in the flour mixture

Step 5

Heat a large pan or a deep fat fryer on a medium heat.. Place the wings into the heated oil and and cook for around 6 mins (ensure the coating isn’t burning) or when a golden brown and then turn over. When both sides are a nice golden brown remove and drain on a wire rack or in kitchen paper. Once drained serve, lick your lips and enjoy