Name: Crispy Peppercorn Chicken Wings
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons black peppercorns; 2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 1 tablespoon Morton kosher salt; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1½ teaspoons garam masala or Chinese five-spice powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon sugar; 3 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated, patted dry with paper towels; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 scallions; 1 lime

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Photo by Chelsie Craig, food styling by Anna Billingskog

These super-flavorful, no-fry chicken wings turn out best when they’re seasoned ahead of time. You can do this as little as 1 hour in advance, but letting them hang out with salt and those spices overnight is a complete game changer.

What you’ll need

Measuring Spoons
$10 At Bon Appétit Market
Rimmed Baking Sheet
$32 At Amazon
Small Saucepan
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Large Bowl
$27 At Amazon
Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil
$12 At Target
Tongs
$18 $16 At Amazon
Chef's Knife
$61 $57 At Amazon
Cutting Board
$10 At IKEA

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