UNFORGETTABLE PUERTO RICAN CHICKEN WINGS
chef raul correa
I. Real Boricua Adobo Seasoning (for 2 to 3 pounds of chicken wings)
Ingredients
- - 2 tbsp kosher salt
- - 1 tbsp garlic powder
- - 1 tsp grated garlic
- - 1 tsp onion powder
- - 1 tsp dried oregano
- - 1 tsp black pepper
- - 1 tbs sweet paprika
- - 1 pinch cumin
- - 1 tsp of oil
- - 1 tsp lemon or vinegar
- - 2 tbsp cornstarch
Process:
- 1. Dry the wings thoroughly.
- 2. Marinate with all the ingredients except the cornstarch.
- 3. Add the cornstarch at the end and mix well.
- 4. Rest for 20-30 minutes.
II. Cooking
Airfryer:
400°F for 18-22 min, turning halfway through.
Oven:
425°F for 45-50 min on grid.
Fried:
350°F for 7-9 min.
III. Guava sauce & beer
Ingredients
- - 1/2 cup guava paste or jam
- - 1/2 cup lager beer
- - 1 tsp honey
- - 1-2 tbsp soy sauce
- - 1 tsp dijon mustard
- - 1 garlic clove, grated
- - 1 tsp grated ginger
- - 1 tbsp lemon or vinegar
- - salt to taste
- - optional hot sauce
Process:
- 1. Reduce the beer by 2-3 minutes.
- 2. Add guava, honey, garlic, ginger, soy, and dijon.
- 3. Cook until thickened and glossy.
- 4. Adjust with lemon or vinegar.
III. Guava sauce & beer
Ingredients
- - 1/2 taza pasta o mermelada de guayaba
- - pepino en tiras
- - rábano en láminas
- - limón + sal
IV. Side dish: Cucumber + radish
Ingredients
- - cucumber in strips
- - Sliced radish
- - lemon + salt
V. Cilantro Lime Dip
Ingredients
- - 1/2 cup sour cream
- - 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- - 1 tbsp lime juice
- - 1 tsp vinegar
- - chopped coriander
- - chopped cilantro
- - 1 small garlic clove
- - salt and pepper
Process:
- Mix everything until you get smooth cream.
VI. Serving process
- 1. Mix the crispy wings with the hot sauce.
- 2. Serve cucumber and radish on the side.
- 3. Add the Lime Dip.
- 4. Finish with fresh lemon if desired.
