Grilled cumin wings

These wings were so good that even when my daughter was sick with no appetite, SHE ate a few!  They are simple to make and so delicious to eat!  I didnt make them spicy, but you could add in a teaspoon or two of red pepper flakes to the sauce for a nice kick.  The original recipe is from Serious Eats, check it out here, I barely modified it all (mostly just skipping a few bowls and the spice).

Spicy Cumin Wings
Serves 4-6

For the Chicken:
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 pounds chicken wings

For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry (or sub in Mirin)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil


For the chicken: Place wings in a large bowl and sprinkle with cumin, baking powder, and salt, tossing to coat evenly.  Cover and let sit in fridge for up to 8 hours.

To make the sauce: Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in garlic, cook about 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, sherry, vinegar, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil and let simmer until sauce has thickened into a thin glaze, about 10 minutes. Set sauce aside.

Grill on cool side of the grill until skins are crisp and are starting to brown, about 40 minutes. If wings have not browned, transfer to hot side of grill and cook until browned, 30-60 seconds per side; move wings back to cool side of grill. Mix cooked wings in a large bowl with glaze. Serve immediately.