How to Make Tikka Masala Chicken Wings?

Author: Jenny J Brown
December 22, 2023

How do you make chicken wings taste better? If you’re looking to spice things up, these delicious Tikka Masala Chicken Wings might be what you need.

There’s no denying that chicken wings are excellent food. They’re cheap, tasty, and versatile. But they don’t always come out tasting good. The problem lies in the way they’re cooked. Most recipes call for deep frying, giving off a greasy aftertaste. But in this article, we will guide you on how to cook Tikka Masala Chicken Wings. These recipes have spices that give them a unique flavor that everyone will love.

What is Tikka Masala?

Tikka masala is an Indian dish from chicken cooked in a spicy tomato gravy sauce. The dish originated in India, where it was traditionally served at weddings. However, today, tikka masala is also famous in restaurants worldwide.

What is Tikka Masala?
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Tikka Masala Chicken Wings

The chicken wings from Tikka Masala are made with a unique blend of spices and herbs that give them a distinctive flavor. They come in spicy and mild, depending on the sauce they contain. These delicious chicken wings are prepared using only fresh ingredients and handcrafted recipes.

Tools You’ll Need

The tools you need to make tikka Masala Chicken Wings include a food processor, a blender, a large bowl, a small bowl, a whisk, and a knife.

How to Make Tikka Masala Chicken Wings:

The secret for making tikka masala sauce at home is to use curry powder instead of garam masala. To make these wings, you must marinate them overnight in yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, salt, sugar, and lemon juice.

How to Make Tikka Masala Chicken Wings:
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Here are some recipes that you can follow:

Recipe 1 (Air Fryer)

  • Prep: 20 minutes
  • Cook: 8 minutes
  • Additional Time: 1 hour
  • Total: 1 hour 28 minutes
  • Serves: 6
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • Three boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • One package of Tikka Masala sauce

Instructions

  • To begin, cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  • Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • The chicken may then be dropped straight into the air fryer’s basket or onto its tray.
  • Prepare the air fryer by placing the pan inside and setting the temperature to 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes. (pre-heat the air fryer)
  • After 7-10 minutes, use a meat thermometer to verify.
  • Set the table, and enjoy.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 386kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Fat: 45g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 94mg

Recipe 2 (Microwave)

  • Prep: 15 minutes
  • Cook: 45 minutes
  • Total: 1 hour
  • Serves: 6
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Course: Main Course

Ingredients

For the Chicken & Marinade:

  • One 2-pound package of chicken wings and drumettes
  • One teaspoon of kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • One teaspoon of sweet curry powder
  • One teaspoon of Garam Masala
  • One teaspoon of granulated sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup canola oil

For the Sauce:

  • ½ medium yellow onion finely diced
  • Two cloves of garlic minced
  • One tablespoon butter
  • One tablespoon of canola oil
  • Two teaspoons of ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric optional
  • ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1½ teaspoons Garam Masala
  • One teaspoon of paprika or sweet paprika
  • One 16-ounce of tomato sauce.
  • ½ cup heavy cream or Half’ n Half
  • Two teaspoons of granulated sugar
  • Garnish: Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley, optional

Instructions

  • Trim any extra fat from the chicken wings and pat them dry.
  • Then mix salt, pepper, curry, Garam Masala, and sugar in a small dish. Combine buttermilk, yogurt, and oil in a gallon-size bag or container. Add the chicken and marinade, coating all pieces equally. Cover and refrigerate the chicken for 1-2 hours, rotating every 30 minutes.
  • In a large dish, melt the butter and oil on medium. Cook onions until transparent and tender, 3-4 minutes. Thirty seconds later, add garlic—cumin, salt, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, Garam Masala, and paprika. Spices are aromatic after 1 minute.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add tomato sauce, and cook, constantly stirring, for 10-15 minutes.
  • While simmering, add cream and sugar, stirring regularly. Season to taste and boil for 15-20 minutes to thicken.
  •  Reserve 1/2 cup sauce for wings.
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°F and center the oven rack.
  • Foil a rimmed baking sheet. Set aside a nonstick wire rack over the baking sheet.
  • Transfer chicken to the wire rack/baking sheet with tongs. Shake off excess marinade before placing the chicken on a wire rack.
  • Ten-minute bake. This initial bake dries the marinade so the chicken sauce sticks.

For Cooking the Chicken:

  • Reserve 1/2 cup Tikka Masala Sauce for chicken.
  • Dip each chicken piece in the leftover Tikka Masala Sauce.
  • Fifteen more minutes of baking.
  • Brush chicken with sauce after removing it from the oven. Flip chicken pieces.
  • Bake another 10-15 minutes until the sauce caramelizes and the chicken reaches 170°F-180°F (depending on how you like your wings). Meat should come off quickly. 35-45 minutes total.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 426kcal (21%)
  • Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)
  • Protein: 18g (36%)
  • Fat: 35g (54%)
  • Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)
  • Cholesterol: 98mg (33%)

Recipe 3 (Stove)

  • Servings: 4-6
  • Prep 20 Minutes
  • Marinate: 4 Hours
  • Cook: 45 Minutes
  • Total: 5 Hours 5 Minutes
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Course: Main Course

Ingredients

For the Cucumber-Mint Raita

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 cup coarsely grated seeded hothouse cucumber
  • Two tablespoons of finely chopped jalapeño
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  • Two tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • One teaspoon of Kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

For the Chicken

  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2-3 large lemons
  • Two tablespoons of finely minced garlic
  • Two tablespoons of finely minced ginger
  • Two tablespoons of ground cumin
  • Two tablespoons of paprika
  • Two tablespoons of kosher salt
  • One tablespoon of ground coriander
  • Two teaspoons of ground turmeric
  • One teaspoon of annatto powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 pounds of chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats

Instructions

To make the raita: Stir together the yogurt, cucumber, jalapeno, mint, lemon juice, salt, and cumin in a medium bowl. Chill for two hours minimum and up to three days in the fridge to enable flavors to combine.

To make the chicken: Yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, salt, coriander, turmeric, annatto powder, and cayenne pepper are combined in a large bowl using a whisk. Marinate chicken in the fridge for 4-8 hours, covered.

Put all the charcoal in one chimney and light it. Once all the charcoal has been ignited, pour it out and stack the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Install the cooking grate, cover the grill, and warm for 5 minutes. Brush away the dust and grease the grill rack. Cover the grill and cook the wings for 45 minutes over the cool side. Place wings on a dish and serve with raita on the side.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 356kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Protein: 13g
  • Fat: 65g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 74mg

How to Store?

Storing leftover tikka masala sauce is easy because you need to place them into a container with some plastic wrap. However, keeping leftover chicken wing meat requires a different approach. The best way to store leftover chicken wing meat is to freeze it first. If you do not want to use frozen food for storage, you should put the leftover chicken wing meat into a freezer bag and keep it in the refrigerator.

What Should I Serve with the Recipe?

What Should I Serve with the Recipe?
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The best way to serve tikka masala wings is to use a sauce made from Indian spices. However, filling them with plain yogurt would be great if you want to keep them healthy.

Variations:

Tikka Masala Chicken Wings are one of my favorite dishes. I love them when they’re hot & spicy, but I like them when they’re milder too. If you want to change the flavor, you can add different spices such as garlic powder, cayenne pepper, curry powder, paprika, etc. Also, you can try adding some meatballs or other toppings like cheese, olives, onions, peppers, tomatoes, etc.

Common Mistakes:

The main mistakes when cooking tikka masala is :

1. Do not use too much oil,

2. Use only fresh spices,

3. Don’t overcook the meat.

Why is It My Favorite Recipe?

Tikka Masala Chicken Wings are my favorite recipe because they taste delicious, and I love cooking them for family and friends. These Wings are delicious because they’re spicy and full of flavor. They also come in different flavors, such as Garam Masala, Mango Ginger, and Sweet Chili. The best part about these wings is that they’re made from scratch using fresh ingredients, which makes them taste better.

What Did Everyone Think about the Recipe?

Everyone loved the recipe. The best part was the sauce. I love spicy food, and my husband loves Indian food, so we enjoyed eating these wings together. They were effortless to prepare, and they tasted great. If you like spicy foods, then you should try them out.

Why Should You Choose the Recipe?

The recipe for tikka masala is delicious and easy to prepare. However, it would be best if you tried making these tasty wings to impress your guests at home. They taste great served hot in the oven or cold after cooking.

Some Extra Tips:

  • Make sure the sauce is nice and thick,
  • Serve hot.

Statistics:

Calories498 Calories from Fat 459 % Daily Value*

Source: foodiesterminal.com

13 % magnesium: 37.1mg 13 % potassium: 462.3mg

Source: allrecipes.com

39 % thiamin: 0.1mg 11 % calories from fat:

Source: allrecipes.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is tikka masala spicy?

Tikka masala is spicy, but it’s not too hot.

Is tikka masala a curry?

Tikka Masalas are one of the most popular curries in India. They’re made with chicken, mutton, or beef cooked in an aromatic mixture of spices, tomatoes, and cream.

Which is better, chicken tikka masala or butter chicken?

Chicken Tikka Masala is more popular than Butter Chicken.

Should you double-fry chicken wings?

Double frying chicken wings is not recommended because it will ruin their flavor and make them soggy. Instead, try grilling them until they are cooked through.

Can I fry frozen chicken wings?

Yes. You can even put them in the microwave for about 2-3 minutes. Just make sure to thaw first

Conclusion

Here you have it—here are some simple recipes for preparing chicken in various ways. Whether you’re looking to make something simple or more sophisticated, these recipes can help you become a better cook. So, the question now is, what are you waiting for? Prepare to start cooking. We hope our article seems helpful to you.

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