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A grey plate with a bed of chopped salad, with four fried chicken wings on it. It sits on a tea towel with pink hearts, next to a bowl with garlic mayo.

Romanian Spicy Chicken Wings

With their crispy exterior, juicy interior, and spicy seasoning, Romanian spicy chicken wings are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade time 4 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Romanian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg chicken wings
  • 100 ml kefir or yogurt
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 dried chili pepper
  • 250 gr flour
  • salt and pepper to season

Instructions
 

  • Cut the end of the chicken wings and discard
  • Place the wings in a large bowl.
  • Add the herbs and spices.
  • Add the kefir.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix well to create a marinade for the chicken.
  • Leave the chicken wings to marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours
  • Take the chicken out of the fridge after it rested and marinated.
  • Heat some oil in a large pan.
  • Coat the chicken wings with flour, remove the excess, and place in the pan to fry.
  • Fry for 15 minutes, until cooked throughout.
  • Take the chicken wings out on kitchen towel, to remove the excess of oil.
  • Serve hot, alongside a garlic mayo sauce