Harissa Chicken Wings

Harissa Chicken Wing

 Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 pounds party wings
• 1/2 cup harissa chili paste
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter

Cilantro Yogurt Dip 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 
• 3 cloves garlic, minced 
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
• 1 tablespoon cilantro

Instructions:

1. Whisk together lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and cinnamon. Add in wings and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. 
2. Make the yogurt sauce by whisking all ingredients together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 
3. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 
4. Place chicken wings on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Turn and bake for another 15 minutes or until crispy and cooked through. 
5. In a saucepan over medium heat combine harissa and butter. Cook until butter has melted. 
6. Place cooked wings in a large mixing bowl. Pour harissa sauce over the top and toss to coat. {Note: works best if you use a mixing bowl with a lid because then you can shake them to coat them. } Serve with cilantro yogurt sauce.

Cilantro Yogurt Dip