🇰🇲 Comorian Cuisine

Mabawa ya Kuku

Comorian Spiced Chicken Wings

Prep Time 20 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 361 kcal

Chicken wings marinated in a bold blend of garlic, ginger, turmeric, and lime, then deep-fried until the skin shatters and the meat stays succulent. A beloved Comorian party snack.

Ingredients

1kg chicken wings, tips removed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetable oil for deep frying

Instructions

1 Combine garlic, ginger, turmeric, lime juice, salt, and cayenne in a bowl.
2 Add chicken wings and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
3 Heat oil to 175C (350F) in a deep pot or fryer.
4 Fry wings in batches for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
5 Drain on paper towels.
6 Serve hot with lime wedges and chili dipping sauce.

Did You Know?

Comorian fried chicken wings are always eaten with the hands, and licking your fingers afterward is not just acceptable but expected, a sign that the cook did a good job.