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South African Style Peri-Peri Chicken Wings with Avocado Dip

A flavorful south african snack perfect for paleo eaters - made for visual appeal and culinary depth.

🕒 (Prep, Cook, Total) - Prep Time: 10 minutes - Cook Time: 40 minutes - Total Time: 50 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 servings
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: South African, Paleo

Allergens

Gluten-Free (unless using store-bought peri-peri sauce with allergens)

Ingredients

  • 24 Chicken Wings
  • 1 Cup Peri
  • Peri Sauce
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 Cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, combine peri peri sauce, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Coat chicken wings in the peri peri sauce mixture. Arrange coated wings on a lined baking sheet, allowing space between each wing for even cooking. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until cooked through and crispy. In a separate bowl, mash avocado with mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dip. Serve wings hot with the creamy avocado dip on the side.

Chef’s Insight

Use fresh peri-peri chilies for an authentic South African flavor.

Notes

Ensure the peri-peri sauce is well-mixed before coating the wings.

Cultural or Historical Background

Peri-peri sauce originated in Mozambique and is a key ingredient in many South African dishes.