Sticky tamarind wings that make them beautifully crisp in an oven or air fryer! This stupid recipe packs bold Southeast Asian flavours in every bite. Think golden, crisp skin, juicy meat, and the addictive sweet sucking punch that will bring you back more.
Nikki’s recipe notes
These sticky tamarind wings are the perfect sweet, tangy combo and just a hint of heat. That shiny tamarind glaze clings to every bite, and it’s one of those recipes that will make everyone lick their fingers clean (and ask for the recipe before they finish eating it!).
The inspiration came from a trip to a Thai restaurant in Oxford. It was a memorable dish that I knew I had to recreate something similar at home.
Tamarind Paste brings the right flavour punch. Tarts and fruitiness are deep richness that balances beautifully with honey and brown sugar. I keep things simple, but I kept them bold here. Don’t fuss about deep fries either, they’re grilled until the wings are crispy and thrown into homemade glazes.
fundients
For chicken wings:
For tamarind glaucoma:
Tamarind Paste: I use Tamarind Paste from the jar. It can be easily found in British supermarkets (usually near Thai or Indian ingredients). If you are using Tamarind concentrate, reduce the amount slightly as it is more intense and sour.
Honey: The mixture of honey and brown sugar gives the glaze a nice sweet stickiness.
Brown Sugar: I use soft brown sugar for my glaze, but in my tests, using dark brown sugar allows me to get more molasses skin to the glaze we loved!
Chili flakes: Adjust to your heat preferences. You can either exchange fresh red chili peppers for brightness, or if you are offering spice-sensitive guests, you can rule them out completely.
Garlic & Ginger: Fresh is great for Zing, but Jarred or Frozen Puree also works well.
Completed Recipe Abbreviations
***A complete recipe with detailed instructions on the recipe card at the end of this post***
Throw the wings with baking powder and pepper, fry at 210c/410F for 30-35 minutes, tossed every 10 minutes. Mix the Tamarind Glaze ingredients and combine heat into a pan until the sugar is dissolved. Throw the wings with GL drugs and serve.
Pro tips
Make sure to dry the wings as much as possible (using a kitchen roll) before coating. This ensures that you only get a fine coating of baking powder that sticks to the wings, making the wings more crisp.
We use my trial and error crispy chicken wing recipes that can be done in an air fryer or oven. This method creates a perfectly crisp yet juicy wing that is perfect for sticky tamarind glazes.
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What to offer with these wings
These sticky tamarind wings are like disappearing quickly in a party, barbecue, or big games at Terry.
This is how I like to create a tasty, crowd-pleasing spread around them:
It’s a suitable party platter that will hit all your cravings. Add napkins and some cold drinks and everyone digs in.
These will hit both the spice lovers of my home and the sweet and tasty fans. You can dial up and down the chili depending on the crowd. And if you want to fantasize about batch dishes for party day? This expands like a dream.
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Makes crunchy wings
Cut each wing in the joint so that mini wings and dashets can be made.
2.2 lbs (1 kg) chicken wings
Dry the wings with a paper towel, place in a large bowl and add baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine and throw. Note – It is important to dry the wings first to get only a light coating.
1 level TBSP aluminum-free baking powder*, ½ tsp pepper
In addition to the air fryer, cook on 210C/410F for 30-35 minutes and shake the basket every 10 minutes.
Make tamarind glaze
In the final 10 minutes of cooking the wings, I want to make tamarind glaze. Add the oil to a small pan and heat over medium heat.
1 teaspoon neutral oil
Add the garlic, ginger and chili flakes and cook for 30 seconds, stirring continuously.
1 cup of ginger paste, 1 tsp garlic paste, 1/2 tsp Chili flakes (red chili flakes)
Add the remaining Tamarind Glaze ingredients and stir everything together to bring in a gentle stew. Cook for a few minutes until the sugar is dissolved and turn off the heat.
3 tablespoons tamarind paste, 2 tablespoons honey, 3 tbsp brown sugar
Once the chicken wings are finished cooking, add them to a large bowl, pour them over the glaze drugs and throw them together to coat the wings.
Topped with finely sliced spring onions.
2 tablespoons Spring onion (green onion/green onion)
*baking powder
I mention in my recipe to use aluminum-free baking powder. Baking powder containing aluminum (sodium sulfate or E521) can cause metallic taste in certain people who are sensitive to it.
Also, use baking powder instead of baking soda (soda bicarbonate).
I usually use 2 tablespoons in my oven-baked chicken wing recipes, but the air fryer makes things more crisp, so I can use less.
Can I make wings first?
I prefer these wings that are fresh from the air fryer, but you can make the wings first.
Cook, then let cool, cover and refrigerate for up to one day. Reheat on 200c/400F for about 5-6 minutes with an air fryer until crispy again.
Nutritional information approximates each chicken wing
calorie: 30kcal | carbohydrates: 0.02g | protein: 2g | fat: 2g | Saturated fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g | January Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | cholesterol: 10mg | sodium: 42mg | fiber: 0.01g
Nutrition information is calculated automatically and should only be used as an approximation.
? FAQ
Yes, you can! The drumstick works beautifully. To make sure they are cooked, follow my Air Fryer Chicken Leg recipe as your base and make tamarind glaze according to the instructions above.
Tamarind is not spicy in itself – it is tangy and fruity, almost like a sharp citrus umemi taste. The heat tips in this recipe come from chili flakes, so you can adjust it to taste.
I prefer to make these wings fresh from the air fryer, but you can make the wings first without sauce – then chill, cover and refrigerate until the day. Whisk Tamarind Glaze and reheat them in a single layer of air fryer for about 5-6 minutes at 200c/400F until crispy again.
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