Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic
Make Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic once and it will go straight into your regular rotation. Prep takes about under an hour, cooking around under an hour, and it serves 4. Sweet without being heavy, it works just as well for an afternoon treat as for dessert. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 12 Chicken Wings
- 2 clove Garlic
- Zest and juice of 1 Lemon
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Honey
Method
- Using a pair of sharp kitchen scissors, cut each wing at the knuckle into two pieces. Mix the garlic, lemon zest and juice, cumin and oil with plenty of seasoning, then tip into a dish with the chicken wings and toss to coat. Cover and put in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hr, or overnight if you have time.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, or heat an outdoor barbecue. Bake the chicken wings on an oven tray for 45-50 mins until crisp, or barbecue for 20 mins, drizzling over the honey for the final 10 mins of each method. Serve on a platter with plenty of paper napkins. Fill small bowls with olives, pistachios or almonds, dates and pickled chillies and flatbreads to serve alongside, along with the dishes below.
Tips for the best Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- Preheat the oven fully before anything goes in — a cold start changes the texture.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 6 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
Variations
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Fusion twist: keep the method but swap the spices for your own favourites — the Turkish base takes well to it.
- Individual portions: divide into ramekins or a muffin tin and reduce the baking time by about a third.
Serving ideas
Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of thick cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic recipe easy to make?
It is rated easy: 6 ingredients and 2 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for chicken wings?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Can I make Chicken wings with cumin, lemon & garlic ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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