- February 28, 2025
- Chicken
Peruvian Chicken Wings Recipe
These Peruvian Chicken Wings are marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, and aji amarillo for a bold, tangy flavor with a hint of heat. Grilled or baked until crispy and golden, they’re perfect served with a creamy aji verde sauce for dipping.
Why This Recipe Works
Perfect Flavors: The acidic components in the traditional Peruvian marinade work to break down proteins in the chicken, allowing flavors to penetrate beyond the surface. This ensures that every bite is packed with the distinctive taste that makes Peruvian cuisine so memorable!
Versatile Cooking Methods: Whether you prefer the smoky notes from grilling, the convenience of oven roasting, or the quick crispiness of an air fryer, this Peruvian chicken wings recipe accommodates your preferred cooking method without sacrificing flavor!
Crowd Pleasing Wings: The combination of the marinated wings with the creamy, Peruvian green sauce creates an appetizer or meal that everyone will love! These are a unique twist on classic wings that can be served for game day or a casual get together.
Supplies Needed
- Paper towels
- Medium mixing bowl
- Large plastic bag or container with lid
- Meat thermometer
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings: Use a mix of drumettes and flats for variety. These smaller cuts absorb marinade quickly and cook evenly for the perfect balance of crispy skin and juicy meat!
- Marinade: Use my Peruvian chicken marinade recipe containing lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, and aji amarillo paste which provides authentic Peruvian flavor!
- Dipping Sauce: As a dipping sauce, I highly recommend making my Peruvian aji verde sauce, which is a spicy, herbaceous sauce that goes well with the flavors of the Peruvian chicken wings.
Tips For Marinating
- Pat Wings Dry: Remove the chicken wings from the packaging and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Combine with Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients to build the traditional peruvian chicken marinade.
- Marinate: Place the chicken wings into a large plastic bag or container and pour the marinade over them so they are fully covered. Keep covered and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
- Pat Dry Again Before Cooking: Remove the wings from the marinade and pat them dry lightly again with paper towels.
Optional Cooking Methods
Grilling (for smoky flavor):
- Preheat: Preheat the grill to medium-high indirect heat (around 400°F).
- Grill: Place wings on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.
- Sear: For extra crispiness, move wings to direct heat for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Oven Roasting
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are crispy and fully cooked to a minimum of 165°F.
Air Frying
- Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 370 F.
- Air Fry: Place the wings in a single layer into the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes .
- Flip: Flip the wings over and then increase the temperature to 400 F. and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes or until crispy and the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.
Serve the Peruvian chicken wings with the Aji Verde sauce and garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro if desired.
What To Pair With It
These Peruvian style chicken wings make a spectacular appetizer or main course when paired with the right accompaniments. To serve as a meal, pair with a variety of sides like fries (or my low carb jicama fries), or garlic roasted potatoes, and corn on the cob. A cabbage chopped salad would also go great, to lighten things up!
If serving as an appetizer, make sure to accompany it with a whole spread! I like to pair them with grilled esquites, tostones, and some mango pineapple salsa with tortilla chips.
No matter how you are serving them, just don’t forget that spicy green sauce on the side!
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Peruvian Chicken Wings Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Wings
- 1 batch Peruvian Chicken Marinade
- 1 batch Aji Verde Sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Remove the chicken wings from the packaging and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients to build the traditional peruvian chicken marinade.
- Place the chicken wings into a large plastic bag or container and pour the marinade over them so they are fully covered. Keep covered and refridgerated for 2-4 hours.
- Remove the wings from the marinade and pat them dry lightly again with paper towels.
Grilling (for smoky flavor):
- Preheat the grill to medium-high indirect heat (around 400°F).
- Place wings on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.
- For extra crispiness, move wings to direct heat for the last 2-3 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
Oven Roasting
- Preheat the oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are crispy and fully cooked to a minimum of 165°F.
Air Frying
- Preheat the air fryer to 370 F.
- Place the wings in a single layer into the air fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes .
- Flip the wings over and then increase the temperature to 400 F. and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes or until crispy and the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165°F.
- Serve the wings with the Aji Verde sauce and garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro if desired