Chimichurri Wings
These chimichurri chicken wings are amazing! Crispy, juicy wings, paired with a zesty cilantro chimichurri sauce for a fresh, vibrant kick that’s perfect for summer gatherings and just as delicious all year long. Bake them in the oven, grill to perfection or toss them in the air fryer. There is no marinating required, and they are ready in just 30 minutes!
Why I love this chicken wings recipe:
Oi, Gente!
I love chicken wings. Period. They’re a cheap and delicious way to feed a crowd, and my favorite thing about this particular recipe is how insanely EASY it is to make.
In fact, this is my go-to recipe when I feel like I don’t want to cook anything! It’s that simple.
These wings are delicious grilled, baked or even air fried. And we make them better with a sauce!
There are plenty of unique wing sauces that I love, but my love for cilantro runs deep, so this cilantro chimichurri sauce is probably my favorite.
I hope you love this easy, almost lazy recipe as much as I do!
Beijinhos xx
Love chicken recipes? Check out Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, Grilled Spatchcock Chicken, Grilled Chicken Hearts and Beer Marinated Grilled Drumsticks.
Ingredients to make chimichurri wings:
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- Chicken wings — we want them to be halved at the joints and the tips discarded.
- Coarse salt — this is the best for grilling! I like this one I buy from Amazon, but any coarser grilling salt will work.
- Black pepper — freshly ground is awesome, but the pre-ground bottled kind works in a pinch.
- Olive oil
- Cilantro chimichurri — I use my easy-to-make cilantro chimichurri recipe, and trust me, it makes all the difference! If you have leftover or store-bought chimichurri, that should work, too, although I haven’t tried those. If you choose to make my cilantro chimichurri, you can find the full recipe with quantities and instructions in my cilantro chimichurri recipe post, but here’s what you’ll need:
- Fresh cilantro
- Garlic
- Red onion or a shallot
- Red pepper flakes
- Dried oregano
- Red wine vinegar
- Olive oil
You’ll also need:
- A grill, an oven or an air fryer
- Blender or food processor
- Tongs
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How to make Grilled Chicken Wings with Chimichurri Sauce
Preheat the grill. You want it hot to make these wings and to get the skin nice and crispy!
Make the sauce. If I don’t have sauce leftover in my fridge, I make this first.
The chimi needs about 20 minutes right out of the blender to rest, which is pretty much all the time we need to get the wings grilled.
The full cilantro chimichurri recipe is here. And the great news is all you need to do is throw the ingredients in a blender buzz, buzz, buzz, and call it a day.
Set this aside for later!
Season the wings. You’re going to season the wings with coarse salt, like the one used on Brazilian barbecues, a touch of black pepper and some olive oil to help them crisp on the grill.
Toss them all together in a bowl.
Here’s the MASTER grilling tip!
This is a Brazilian barbecue trick that we learn when we’re first learning how to grill. When grilling with coarse salt, make sure to gently “hit” the wings on the grill when you flip the wings, so some of that coarse salt falls off. If all the coarse salt sits on the wings throughout the entire cooking process, the wings could become salty.
Grill the wings. Place the wings on the hot grill and cook until they’re crispy. This will be about 10-15 mins on each side, depending on the temperature of your grill.
When the wings are crispy, remove them from the grill.
Serve them with cilantro chimichurri drizzled on top, as a dipping sauce, or toss the wings directly in the chimichurri for maximum flavor, which is my favorite!
Oven and Air Fryer Instructions:
How to make Wings in the Oven
Position the oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat the oven to 450°F/230°C.
While the oven is preheating, season the wings with the coarse salt, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil to help them crisp up, and toss them all together in a bowl.
Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, or parchment paper, then place a cooling rack on top. Arrange the wings on the wire cooling rack, leaving some space in between them so air circulates and helps them become crispy.
Bake them 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
If you don’t have chimichurri sauce leftover in the fridge, make the sauce while the wings bake.
When the wings are crispy, remove them from the oven. Serve them with cilantro chimichurri drizzled on top, as a dipping sauce, or toss the wings directly in the chimichurri for maximum flavor, which is my favorite!
How to make Wings in the Air Fryer:
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
While the air fryer is preheating, season the wings with the coarse salt, black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil to help them crisp up, and toss them all together in a bowl.
Arrange the wings on the air fryer basket, leaving some space in between them so air circulates and they get crispy. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
Air fry them 15-20 minutes, giving them a shake halfway.
If you don’t have chimichurri sauce leftover in the fridge, make the sauce while the wings air fry.
When the wings are crispy, remove them from the air fryer. Serve them with cilantro chimichurri drizzled on top, as a dipping sauce, or toss the wings directly in the chimichurri for maximum flavor, which is my favorite!
How to store leftovers:
Store leftover wings in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days max.
Reheat in the oven or air fryer until crispy, and enjoy!
Tips and tricks for making the best cilantro chimichurri wings
- Make the sauce first… or use leftover sauce for extra laziness!
- Season the wings well! The coarse salt that Brazilians use for barbecuing is key.
- Don’t forget to gently tap the wings on the grill on each turn, or give them a shake in the air fryer basket so some of that coarse salt falls off. If you don’t, the wings could become salty.
Other recipes great for entertaining:
Chimichurri Wings
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings (or drumettes), tips removed
- 1 tbsp coarse salt for grilling
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup cilantro chimichurri for serving
Instructions
Grilling Instructions
- Preheat grill to 350°F/200°C.
- While the grill is preheating, season the wings with the coarse salt, black pepper and the olive oil, and toss them all together in a bowl.
- If you don't have chimichurri sauce leftover in the fridge, make the chimichurri sauce while the grill preheats.
- Arrange the wings on the grill and grill for approximately 10-15 mins on each side until they are crispy.
- When the wings are crispy, remove them from the grill.
- Serve them with cilantro chimichurri drizzled on top, as a dipping sauce, or toss the wings directly in the chimichurri for maximum flavor.
Baking Instructions
- Position the oven rack in the center of the oven, then preheat the oven to 450°F/230°C.
- While the oven is preheating, season the wings with the coarse salt, black pepper and the olive oil to help them crisp up, and toss them all together in a bowl.
- Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil, or parchment paper, then place a cooling rack on top. Arrange the wings on the cooling rack, leaving some space in between them so air circulates and they get crispy.
- Bake the wings for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway.
- If you don't have chimichurri sauce leftover in the fridge, make the Cilantro Chimichurri sauce while the wings bake.
- When the wings are crispy, remove them from the oven.
- Serve them with cilantro chimichurri drizzled on top, as a dipping sauce, or toss the wings directly in the chimichurri for maximum flavor.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
- While the air fryer is preheating, season the wings with the coarse salt, black pepper and the olive oil to help them crisp up, and toss them all together in a bowl.
- Arrange the wings on the air fryer basket, leaving some space in between them so air circulates and they get crispy. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
- Air fry them 15-20 minutes, giving them a shake halfway.
- If you don't have chimichurri sauce leftover in the fridge, make the Cilantro Chimichurri sauce while the wings bake.
- When the wings are crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
- Serve them with cilantro chimichurri drizzled on top, as a dipping sauce, or toss the wings directly in the chimichurri for maximum flavor.
Chimichurri on wings is such a delicious idea.
I love chicken too so, I will definitely be trying this recipe!!
These look delicious and simple to make. I love chimichurri sauce! I can’t wait to have fun with this recipe.
Another amazing dish! The chicken wings alone are fabulous and perfect for kids that may not like the chimichurri. With the chimichurri they are fantastic – seriously ate way to many. They cook perfectly when following the directions and the extra chimmi was perfect for a pork roast we did!
Hi, Ashlee!! Thank you! Happy your family liked the wings, and that you’re finding other ways to eat chimichurri!! Isn’t it such a great sauce to have handy? <3 beijos!
My Brazilian husband LOVED this recipe! He said he cannot wait for his family to come visit and try this recipe! Thank you! It is DELICIOUS!
Yay!!! That makes me so happy!! Thanks for letting me know and I hope the rest of the fam loves it, too!! Beijos, Marie xx