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Zesty Tequila Lime Chicken Wings

Zesty Tequila Lime Chicken Wings

These tequila lime chicken wings are crispy, flavorful and are a favorite at any party. Discover the best recipe for making tequila lime chicken wings at home.
4.89 from 217 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Equipment

  • baking sheet with wire rack
  • small saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken wings (preferrable brined)
  • 1.5 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup tequila
  • 2 limes, zest and juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Using paper towels pat the wings dry.
  • In a large bowl toss the chicken wings with the baking powder, ensuring the wings are thoroughly coated. Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack.

For a Conventional Oven

  • Bake the wings at 450 degrees for 40 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees, turn the wings and bake for an additional 40 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

For a Convection Oven

  • Bake for 20 minutes, reduce the heat to 425 degrees flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

To Make the Glaze

  • While the wings are cooking prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan add tequila, lime zest and juice, cumin, ancho chili powder, cornstarch, salt and pepper and combine with a whisk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the glaze thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and brush chicken wings with the tequila lime glaze.
Keyword chicken wings, game day appetizer, party food
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