Mexican Wings Recipes

CHILE-RUBBED WINGS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly oil. Mix the chile powder, cumin, coriander, cloves, 2 teaspoons salt and 3/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the wings and toss to coat.
• Spread the wings, spaced apart, on the prepared baking sheets. Bake, turning once, until browned and crisp, about 40 minutes.
• Hot:
• Ancho chile powder gives these a slightly smoky kick; serious wing lovers will want to step up the heat.
• Hotter:
• Put 2 jalapenos, 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, the juice of 1 lime and 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a food processor and finely chop. Toss with the wings; marinate 2 hours. Brush off the marinade and rub and bake as directed, omitting the black pepper.
• Hottest:
• Marinate the wings in the jalapeno mixture (see above), then rub and bake as directed. About 5 minutes before they're finished baking, brush with a mixture of 3 tablespoons each honey and Sriracha sauce (hot Asian chili sauce).

MEXICAN BUFFALO WINGS WITH SALSA SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix tomato sauce, coconut sugar, cayenne, chili sauce, cumin, coriander, pepper, and salt together in a large bowl. Add chicken wings; toss to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place an oven-proof wire rack over the foil. Place marinated wings on the rack.
• Bake in the preheated oven until wings are browned and dry, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lemon juice, jalapeno, sugar, and salt in a bowl to make the salsa.
• Transfer chicken wings to a large plate and pour salsa over the top.

MEXICAN PARTY WINGS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350.
• Spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a blender combine ranch dressing and chiles.
• Process until smooth.
• Place in a container and refrigerate while you prepare the drumettes.
• Combine flour and taco seasonings in a shallow dish.
• Add oil and stir until well combined.
• Coat chicken with mixture, recoat until you have used up all of the flour mixture.
• Place in single layer on cookie sheet.
• Bake for 15 minutes, turn and bake an additional 17 minutes.
• Serve dressing as dipping sauce for warm drumettes.

MEXICAN WINGS

Steps:

• Heat butter and hot sauce in steamer or on stovetop.
• Deep fry chicken wings in 350 degree F oil -- 12-14 minutes for frozen wings; 8 minutes thawed.
• Put wings in large bowl or pot. Ladle sauce over wings, swirling until all wings are covered.
• Serve hot.

MEXICAN CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a small bowl whisk together the oil,chili powder,oregano and cumin to blend well.
• Pulverize the tortilla chips in a food processor or blender.
• Pour into a shallow bowl.
• Dip the chicken pieces in the seasoned oil,then dredge in the ground chips until coated.
• Place on a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes,until browned and crips.

MEXICAN CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Cut chicken wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip section. In a large bowl or shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add the chicken wings, a few at a time. Turn to coat. , Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-27 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and coating is set., Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the dip ingredients; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with wings.