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Let’s talk about the Best Wings Ever.
And guys, I am not even talking about the greasy fried wings that get tossed in butter and hot sauce. I know, I know, what?!?
I am talking Thai wings with a fruity, tropical, spicy pineapple salsa. It kind has me written all over it.
PLUS, I am totally digging the Thai flavors, they feel semi-light and so refreshing. AND that salsa, even though it’s cold it makes me feel all warm….which is clearly what I am looking for, since once again I am freezing by butt off over here today in this arctic sector of the world where I live. OK, I don’t technically live in the arctic, but Summit County, CO is pretty much the same if you ask me.
It’s been so flipping cold this last week. Believe it or not though, I am still enjoying winter, winter foods and all that. This is good news since it snows till May (sometimes June).
All the cold weather has me craving tropical flavors and hot spiciness though, so I turned those cravings into baked wings for the Super Bowl. I guess I can’t really say they are healthy because, hey they are wings, but they are totally “healthier” and packed full of flavor and color.
And they are fun. I love fun, pretty food.
SO, I told you that this week was all about Super Bowl food and I really wasn’t kidding. I figured that starting things off with wings was just the right way to go.
Wings are classic game day food, right?
The salsa can be made in advance, and the wings can be baked and tossed in the sauce in advance too. Just store the salsa in the fridge. For the wings, after baking them, toss them in the sauce as directed and place them on the baking sheet, but stop here, cover and refrigerate. Then just warm them back up when ready to serve.
Makes for some pretty easy entertaining!
Oh, and one more thing about that salsa. If I were you, I would so double it. This salsa is so great with chips, on sandwiches, on top of fish (my dad loved having extra for his salmon)…. or simply just provide some spoons. Even on its own – so yummy!
And don’t think just because there is fruit involved that I got all girly on you.
This salsa has some kick – just like salsa should!
Thai Peanut Chicken Wings with Fiery Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, drumettes and flats separated
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted (or olive oil)
- 2/3 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cups sweet thai chili sauce, use more or less to your taste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemongrass, finely chopped
- chopped cilantro + chopped peanut, for serving
Fiery Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1 small mango, diced (or more pineapple)
- 1 jalapeno, seeded + chopped
- 1 small red chili pepper, seeded + chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- juice from 1 lime
- pinch of salt, to taste
Instructions
- To make the salsa, combine the pineapple, mango (if using), jalepeno, red chili, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Toss well, cover and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
- To make the wings, preheat oven to 400°F and set a wire rack inside of a large rimmed baking sheet. Place the wings, oil and a pinch of salt in large bowl; toss to coat. Spread the wings out in a single layer over the prepared rack.
- Bake wings until cooked through and skin is crispy, 45–50 minutes.
- Meanwhile make the sauce. Combine the coconut milk, peanut butter, sweet thai chili sauce (start with 3/4 cup and then add more as desired), soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, brown sugar and lemon grass. Whisk until smooth and pourable. Taste and adjust spiciness to your liking.
- Line another rimmed baking sheet with foil and top with a wire rack. Add half of wings to peanut sauce and toss to evenly coat. Place wings in a single layer on prepared rack. Repeat with the remaining wings and bake until glaze is glossy and lightly caramelized, 5–10 minutes. Garnish the wings with cilantro and peanuts. Serve alongside the remaining sauce and pineapple salsa.
Nutrition
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Thai Peanut Chicken Wings with Fiery Pineapple-Jalapeño Salsa-Perfect Super Bowl all around pleaser!
SO tasty! My husband and I gobbled these up.
Thank you so much for trying out the recipe! Have an awesome weekend! xT
Its great combination. I personally like Thai peanut chicken wings with fiery pineapple. I memorize my school days. My team was full of joy that time when we make peanut chicken wings. My team won 2nd position and me and my friend really excited. Thanks once again for this lovey blog.
keep it up good work like that. I really appreciate you.
Hey there,
Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I am delighted it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
Hi there, I don’t have mangos or pineapple. Can I omit both? ?
Hi Molly,
Yes that is totally fine. I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
Do you also think I could make the wings in a slow cooker?
I have not tested that, so I really do not know. Sorry I could not be of more help. Let me know if you give it a try!
WoW looks great en tasty! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
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Quite insightful post. Never believed that it was this simple after all. I had spent a very good deal of my time looking for someone to explain this topic clearly and youe the only one that ever did that. Kudos to you! Keep it up
crazy delicious incredible Those wings look!
What kind of sweet Thai chili sauce do you use for this, please?
I used Thai Kitchens.
Hah, that must have been the problem. I used VH sauce instead and made them this weekend (2 batches, one for bookclub and one for home). They were quite bland (for my taste–my bookclub liked them but didn’t rave) and I was disappointed with the first batch, so for the second batch I added a good teaspoon of red thai curry paste to the sauce and that gave them some life. I’ll have to try them again with the Thai Kitchens brand. Thanks for getting back to me! I love your website!
I made this for dinner last night using baked chicken breasts and it was delicious! Served with some rice and cabbage to make it a meal. Can’t wait for leftovers for lunch today. 🙂
I totally lucked out when I saw this recipe because I was going to do takeout wings!!! WHAAAT???? My problem is that every year the stores run out of wings, at least in my neighborhood it does. So I get to the store a couple days ago & sure enough they were out of big packs of wings!!! Only because I went digging around I found the last 3 small packs of them. That was a sign……. So today it’s beer, wings & the delish sounding salsa… Hey, did I mention beer????? GO HAWKS!!!!!
Holy Hera these wings are fantastic. And that salsa is just awesome. It’s great on the wings and also yummy with chips. Thank you for an awesome dinner!
Thanks so much!! So happy you loved these! 🙂
Last night was my second time making wings and I must say I’m getting much better at butchering the chicken wings. The first time was a nightmare! But WOW were these amazing! I tried your sriracha wings in a cast iron skillet a few weeks ago, but baking these was so much easier! And the sauce was to die for! I will be making these again!
And next time I will remember not to touch my face after handling the red chili pepper! OUCH!
YEAH! So excited you loved these! THANK YOU!! Oh and yeah, I have done that before, OUCH!