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Smoky Chipotle Chicken Wings
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large bowl
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  • Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and minced garlic until evenly coated.
  • Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the skin is golden and crisp.
  • While the wings bake, stir together the minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and honey in a small bowl to form the glaze.
  • Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a clean large bowl. Pour the chipotle glaze over the wings and toss until fully coated.
  • Return the wings to the baking sheet and bake for 5 more minutes to set the glaze. Serve hot with lime wedges and cilantro sprinkled on top.

Notes

Pat the wings very dry before seasoning to help the skin crisp in the oven. Start with one chipotle pepper if you prefer milder heat and add the second after tasting the glaze. Leftovers reheat well in a 350-degree oven for 10 minutes to restore crispness without drying out the meat.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Baking sheet, Large bowl, Oven