Chile-Rubbed Wings

Ingredients

• 1.5 tablespoons ancho chile powder 
• 3 pounds chicken wings split
• 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 1.5 teaspoons ground coriander 
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin 
• 9 servings kosher salt and pepper freshly ground
• 9 servings vegetable oil for greasing

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• baking sheet
• baking paper
• oven

Directions

1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly oil.
2. Mix the chile powder, cumin, coriander, cloves, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl.
3. Add the wings and toss to coat.
4. Spread the wings, spaced apart, on the prepared baking sheets.
5. Bake, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 40 minutes.
6. Ancho chile powder gives these a slightly smoky kick; serious wing lovers will want to step up the heat.
7. Put 2 jalapenos, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, the juice of 1 lime and 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a food processor and finely chop. Toss with the wings; marinate 2 hours.
8. Brush off the marinade and rub and bake as directed, omitting the black pepper.
9. Marinate the wings in the jalapeno mixture (see above), then rub and bake as directed. About 5 minutes before they're finished baking, brush with a mixture of 3 tablespoons each honey and Sriracha sauce (hot Asian chili sauce).
10. Photograph by Charles Masters