Spicy Ghanaian Chicken Wings (Nut-Free)

Ingredients

• 12 whole Chicken Wings
• 2 tbsp Ginger
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
• 1/2 medium Onion
• 1/4 tsp Cloves
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 2 tbsp Ginger, 4 cloves Garlic, and 1/2 medium Onion. Remove the stem from the 1/2 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper. Place the peeled ginger, garlic, onion, and scotch bonnet pepper into a blender or food processor, along with the 1/4 tsp Cloves, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper, and 1 tsp Salt. Blend until a very smooth paste forms.
2. 2Place the 12 whole Chicken Wings in a large bowl. Pour the entire spice paste over them and toss thoroughly to coat each wing evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8-12 hours overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
3. 3Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
4. 4Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the 12 whole Chicken Wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, making sure there is space between each wing for even cooking. Drizzle the 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil evenly over all the wings.
5. 5Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. The wings are done when they are golden brown and crispy, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a wing (avoiding the bone) registers 165°F (74°C).
6. 6Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Serve the Spicy Ghanaian Chicken Wings hot immediately as a snack or appetizer.

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