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a wide platter of sticky red harissa chicken wings in a horizontal shot, glistening with glaze and dusted with herbs, a small bowl of yogurt dip and celery sticks alongside on a slate board, warm natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Fiery Harissa Chicken Wings

Wings baked in the oven and covered with spicy North African harissa.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 3 tbsp harissa paste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Toss the wings with olive oil, paprika, garlic, and salt, then spread out in a single layer.
  3. Bake 30 minutes, flipping halfway, until crisp and golden.
  4. Whisk harissa and honey together, then toss the hot wings in the glaze.
  5. Return to the oven 10 more minutes until sticky and caramelized.

Notes

Harissa heat varies by brand, so start with less and add more to taste.