Savour every bite of these Spicy Nigerian Suya Chicken Wings! Combine wings with suya seasoning, garlic and more to make a tasty side.
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This suya chicken is a spin on the spicy classic Quick and Easy Suya Recipe. It can be made in the oven or air fryer in under 30 minutes! Suya is a traditional West African street food dish with beef and yaji mix. It is usually served with onions and fresh tomatoes to make a spicy meaty delight!
Serve this tasty side with Nigerian Jollof Rice Recipe, Nigerian fried rice, Spicy Grilled Suya Chicken and Fried Plantain Recipe (dodo).
Why This Recipe Works
- These mouth-watering Nigerian suya chicken wings are a crowd-pleaser with lots of flavor.
- These chicken wings are ready in less than 30 minutes.
- You can double or triple the recipe to feed many.
- You can use the marinade on different chicken pieces.
Nigerian Suya Chicken Wings Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Chicken wings: For the best flavor, use fresh chicken. Chop the wings into drummettes and flats, discarding the tip. If you use frozen wings, let them thaw in the fridge overnight before seasoning.
- Peanut butter: Add good-quality smooth peanut butter to the wings to add flavor.
- Ground pepper: To give the chicken a kick, use spicy chili powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper.
- Garlic powder: For more flavor. You can also use fresh garlic instead.
- Suya seasoning: Select the best suya seasoning for great flavor.
- Vegetable or sunflower oil: For cooking.
- Serve: with fresh parsley, red onions and fresh tomatoes.
Tips and Substitutions
- Wings: Pat the wings dry so that the wings are extra crispy.
- Air fryer: You can also prepare these wings in the air fryer. Set it to 180C and air fry for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Grilling: Suya is typically grilled. You can also enjoy this Spicy Grilled Suya Chicken.
How to Make Nigerian Suya Chicken Wings
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/360°F. Place an oven rack on a baking tray and grease it with oil to stop the chicken from sticking to it as it cooks.
- Next, chop the chicken wings into flats and drums, discarding the tips, and patting them dry with a paper towel.
- Then, season the chicken with oil, peanut butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and suya powder.
- Next, arrange the seasoned wings on the prepared rack and bake for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Once cooked, plate up the wings.
- Finally, sprinkle more suya powder on the chicken and serve with red onions and chopped fresh parsley. For a tasty Nigerian buffet, serve with Easy Coconut Jollof Rice or Coconut Fried Rice with Shrimp and Peppered Chicken Gizzard Recipe.
Recipe FAQs
What is chicken suya made of?
It is made with suya seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic, onions and any other additional seasoning of your choice.
What is suya spice used for?
It is used to season beef and has a bold and spicy flavor profile.
How to get flavor into chicken wings?
If you want to intensify the flavors, let the chicken marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
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Nigerian Suya Chicken Wings
Savour every bite of these Spicy Nigerian Suya Chicken Wings! Combine wings with suya seasoning, garlic and more to make a tasty side.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 331kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Chefs knife
- Oven tray or air fryer
Ingredients
- 500 g of chicken wings
- 3 tablespoon of smooth peanut butter
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Ground pepper to taste paprika or cayenne
- 1 tablespoon suya pepper see notes
- A splash of vegetable or sunflower oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180C/360F. Place an oven rack on a baking tray and grease it with oil to prevent the wings from sticking.
- Chop wings into flats, drums and discard the tips. Then use a paper towel to pat them dry.
- Add the wings to a bowl and to a bowl and add oil, peanut butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, suya powder and mix.
- Place chicken wings on a rack and bake for 20-22 minutes flipping halfway through.
- Once the chicken is ready, plate up and serve with more suya powder, red onions and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Suya pepper: Check if the suya pepper has sodium. If it does, be mindful of how much salt you add.
- Chicken wings: You do not have to chop the wings into drums and flats. You can leave them whole if this is your preference.
- Air fry: These wings can also be made in the air fryer. Air fry at 180C/360F for 20-22 minutes flipping the wings halfway through.
Nutrition
Serving: 172g | Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.21g | Protein: 31.46g | Fat: 19.56g | Saturated Fat: 2.993g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.664g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12.034g | Trans Fat: 0.088g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 413mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 2.42g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 56.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.64mg
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Jen Sim says
This is the best suya chicken recipe! It is delicious, easy to make and it is ready in less than 30 minutes.