Description
Irresistible spicy chicken wings bring bold Mexican-inspired flavors to game day gatherings. Crispy wings glazed with smoky chipotle and honey promise a mouthwatering experience that will delight hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken wing portions
Dry Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cooking Liquid:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature to 400F and positioning a wire rack atop a foil-lined rimmed sheet pan to ensure optimal air circulation for the chicken wings.
- Use paper towels to thoroughly blot moisture from the chicken wings, creating a foundation for achieving an irresistibly crisp exterior.
- Transfer wings to a spacious mixing vessel and gently massage with olive oil, ensuring each piece receives a uniform coating that promotes skin crispness and seasoning adherence.
- Craft a flavor-packed spice blend by combining brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground mustard, paprika, salt, chili powder, and optional red pepper flakes in a separate mixing container.
- Generously dust the oil-coated wings with the prepared spice mixture, meticulously tumbling them to guarantee an even and comprehensive seasoning coverage.
- Methodically position the wings skin-side up on the prepared wire rack, maintaining spacing between pieces to promote uniform heat distribution.
- Slide the sheet pan into the preheated oven and bake for an initial 20-minute interval, allowing the wings to develop a golden, caramelized exterior.
- Carefully flip each wing to ensure balanced cooking and return to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, confirming they reach a perfectly crisp texture and complete doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let the wings rest momentarily, allowing the flavors to settle and the exterior to maintain its delectable crunch before serving.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by patting wings completely dry, which is the secret to achieving irresistibly crispy skin that crackles with every bite.
- Create a flavor explosion by mixing brown sugar with spices, balancing sweet heat that will make taste buds dance with excitement.
- Use a wire rack over a lined baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, ensuring wings cook evenly and develop a gorgeous golden-brown exterior.
- Check internal wing temperature reaches 165°F to guarantee safe and perfectly cooked meat that’s juicy inside and crunchy outside.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder and red pepper flakes, allowing personalization for mild to fiery preferences.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating in the oven to maintain that coveted crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg