Reynaldo’s Cocina 📍
Chili Lime Chicken Wings
Crispy chili lime chicken wings tossed in a savory citrus finish with fresh lime, cilantro, and bold seasoning.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 3 lbs chicken wings split into drums and flats
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Lime Finish
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Lime zest optional
Optional Garnish
- Lime wedges
- Extra cilantro
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Sheet pan
- Wire rack
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Citrus juicer
- Tongs
- - Small mixing bowl
Method
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Pat the wings completely dry.
- Line a sheet pan with a wire rack.
- Add wings to a large mixing bowl.
- Season with avocado oil, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings on the wire rack in a single layer.
- Leave space between the wings for even browning.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Flip halfway through cooking.
- Bake until golden, rendered, and lightly crisp.
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, melted butter, and chopped cilantro.
- Mix well.
- Transfer the hot wings to a large bowl.
- Drizzle the lime mixture over the wings.
- Toss lightly to coat.
- Finish with lime zest if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and extra cilantro.
Notes
• Pat wings dry before seasoning to help develop better oven texture.
• A wire rack helps air circulate around the wings for crispier skin.
• Add the lime mixture after baking to preserve fresh citrus flavor.
• Toss lightly after adding the lime finish to avoid softening the skin.
