Brazilian Chicken Wings
These Brazilian Style Chicken Wings are marinated in lime and garlic, lightly coated in flour, fried until crispy, and finished with sautéed garlic and fresh parsley. They are crunchy, flavorful, and packed with authentic Brazilian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs small chicken wings
- Juice of 3 limes
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 5 garlic cloves sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine, Lime juice, Minced garlic, Salt, and Black pepper
- Add the chicken wings and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Place the flour and marinated wings into a large zip-top bag. Seal and shake until all wings are lightly coated.
- Heat oil in a large pot to about 375°F. Lower the heat to medium-low.
- Working in batches, fry 5 to 6 wings at a time. Cook until the wings are fully cooked and beginning to brown.
- Increase the heat to high. Continue frying until the wings become deep golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray. Repeat until all wings are cooked.
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the sliced garlic. Cook until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Transfer the wings to a serving platter. Pour the hot garlic oil and garlic slices over the wings.
- Sprinkle with: Fresh parsley and Red pepper flakes
- Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce if desired.
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Recipe Tips
For the crispiest wings, fry them in two stages. Start at a lower temperature to fully cook the chicken, then increase the heat during the final few minutes to create an extra crispy golden-brown exterior. This technique gives you juicy meat inside and crunchy skin outside.
