Crispy Baked Honey Chipotle Wings Recipe
These Crispy Baked Honey Chipotle Wings combine the perfect balance of sweet and smoky heat. Coated in a zesty cajun seasoning and baked to crispy perfection, then tossed in a rich honey chipotle sauce, these wings are ideal for game day or a delicious appetizer that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken party wings (flats/drums)
- Cajun seasoning (or seasoning salt, to taste)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Honey Chipotle Sauce:
- 1 (7.5 ounce) canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Season Wings: Season the chicken wings generously with cajun seasoning (or seasoning salt). Place them in a large resealable bag and refrigerate for at least one hour, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, toss the wings with the baking powder using tongs until each wing is evenly coated. This helps to achieve a crispy skin during baking.
- Bake Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer on a large baking sheet fitted with a wire rack to allow air circulation around each wing. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the wings are fully cooked through and crispy on the outside.
- Make Honey Chipotle Sauce: While the wings are baking, place the canned chipotle peppers (including the adobo sauce), honey, light brown sugar, and low-sodium soy sauce into a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth to create a spicy, sweet sauce.
- Toss Wings in Sauce: Once the wings are baked, immediately pour the prepared honey chipotle sauce over them and toss to coat evenly, ensuring each wing is covered in the flavorful glaze.
- Serve: Serve the crispy honey chipotle wings with ranch or blue cheese dressing and some fresh vegetables like celery and carrot sticks for a complete and satisfying appetizer or snack.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, you can finish them under a broiler for 2-3 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers depending on your preferred level of spiciness.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to ensure even airflow for crispiness.
- Leftover wings can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven to retain crispness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
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