Our secret to the crispiest, oven-baked chicken wings? Tossing them in a little baking powder before cooking. It crisps the skin right up! These zesty wings are ready to join your spread of game day ...
You can make your own baking powder by combining 15ml/1tbsp bicarbonate of soda with 30ml/2tbsp cream of tartar. Measure carefully as too much or too little can upset a recipe’s balance.
Cut the chicken wings into three sections and discard the tips. Use a kitchen towel to dry the wings. Pop the wings into a bowl and sprinkle over the baking powder and the potato starch or cornflour.
Season with salt. Transfer to a large baking tray. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the bowl then add the chicken wings, turning until coated. Sprinkle over the piri-piri flour mixture, turning again until ...
Cook 15 to 30 minutes. You can also try the oven method, placing all ingredients in a casserole and baking at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Rinse the chicken wings and pat dry. Mix together the rest ...