Chipotle Lime Chicken Wings
Get ready to elevate your wing game with these zesty and smoky Chipotle Lime Chicken Wings! Perfectly baked to crispy golden perfection, these wings combine the fiery kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce with the tangy brightness of fresh lime juice. A touch of honey balances the heat, while a blend of garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika adds depth to every bite. Tossed in a bold homemade sauce and enriched with a final garnish of fresh cilantro, these wings are a flavor-packed crowd-pleaser. Whether you're serving them as game-day snacks or a party appetizer, these wings pair beautifully with lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, this is your go-to recipe for smoky, citrus-infused chicken wings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 whole lime wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of it to allow for proper air circulation while baking.
Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper. The baking powder helps the skin crisp up nicely in the oven.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, until the wings are golden brown and crispy.
While the wings bake, prepare the chipotle lime sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Blend until smooth.
Once the wings are fully cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the chipotle lime sauce over the wings and toss until they are evenly coated.
Optional: Return the sauced wings to the baking rack and broil them on high for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce slightly.
Sprinkle the wings with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.7 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 191 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 1128 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.0 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 514 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
