Alitas de pollo mala fritas al horno

Ingredientes

• 4 pounds chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
• 1 tablespoon dried red pepper flakes (preferably Thai)
• 1 tablespoon whole Sichuan peppercorns, seeds removed
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Preparación

1. 1

   Carefully dry the chicken wings with paper towels. Working in batches, toss one-third of the wings in a large bowl with 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon kosher salt, coating thoroughly and evenly. Transfer the coated wings to the Wonder Oven Pro air fryer basket, spacing them apart. Repeat with the remaining two batches. Place the tray in the refrigerator, uncovered, and let the wings rest for at least 8 hours and up to 18. This step dries out the skin and ensures they’ll crisp up in the oven.

2. 2

   Preheat the Wonder Oven Pro: When ready to cook, preheat the Wonder Oven Pro to 400°F on Air Fry. Add the wings in a single layer and air-fry until golden brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding.

3. 3

   Prepare the mala spice mix: While the wings cook, prepare the mala spice mix. Combine cumin seeds, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and Sichuan peppercorns in the Mini Always Pan Pro. Toast over medium-low heat, shaking frequently, until fragrant—about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Add the remaining ½ tablespoon kosher salt and the brown sugar, then grind into a coarse powder.

4. 4

   Transfer them: Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl and toss with the vegetable oil to coat. Add half of the spice powder along with the cilantro and scallions. Toss again until evenly distributed, then taste a wing. If you'd like more heat or numbing tingle, sprinkle in more of the spice powder until it hits the right level for you.