Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Wings
Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup aji amarillo paste
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Aji Verde Sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (yellow or orange)
- 2 garlic, cloves
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 cup of aji amarillo paste, 1/4 cup of lime juice, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the chicken wings are fully coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. (Alternatively, you can cook these in an air fryer according to your air fryer's instructions for chicken wings).
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
While the wings are baking, prepare the Aji Verde Sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup of chopped red onion, 1/4 cup of chopped yellow or orange bell pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of aji amarillo paste, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
With the blender or food processor still running, slowly drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the sauce is fully emulsified and achieves a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Once the chicken wings are baked, transfer them to a clean bowl. Add a generous amount of the prepared Aji Verde sauce to the wings and toss until they are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve the Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Wings immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Wings
For the Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup aji amarillo paste
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Aji Verde Sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped (yellow or orange)
- 2 garlic, cloves
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon aji amarillo paste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 cup of aji amarillo paste, 1/4 cup of lime juice, 2 minced cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon of cumin, 1 tablespoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the chicken wings are fully coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. (Alternatively, you can cook these in an air fryer according to your air fryer's instructions for chicken wings).
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
While the wings are baking, prepare the Aji Verde Sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup of chopped red onion, 1/4 cup of chopped yellow or orange bell pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of aji amarillo paste, 1 tablespoon of lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
With the blender or food processor still running, slowly drizzle in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until the sauce is fully emulsified and achieves a creamy consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Once the chicken wings are baked, transfer them to a clean bowl. Add a generous amount of the prepared Aji Verde sauce to the wings and toss until they are well coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve the Peruvian Aji Amarillo Chicken Wings immediately and enjoy!