"Marinating chicken wings in a base of tamarind purée, fish sauce, brown sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, and cumin, with more brushed on as they grill, gives optimal flavor and just-enough char. Topped with crunchy onion, these wings offer an explosion of flavors, perfect for backyard summer entertaining...."
INGREDIENTS
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¾ cup tamarind purée
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¼ cup fish sauce
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2 Tbsp. light or dark brown sugar
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1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tsp. ground cumin
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3 tsp. Diamond Crystal or 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided
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4 lb. chicken wings, drumettes and flats separated if desired
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¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline
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Cilantro leaves with tender stems and lime wedges (for serving)