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Honey Chipotle Wings

Let’s learn how to make sweet, spicy, and smoky Honey Chipotle Wings! The flavor combination is a match made in heaven and perfect to make for the Super Bowl or any big gathering. They’re super crispy on the outside and the chicken is incredibly juicy on the inside, basically everything you could ask for in the perfect chicken wings.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients

EQUIPMENT

  • Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
  • baking tray or wire rack

DRY RUB

  • 2 pounds wing sections about 25 pieces, drums and flats
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional

HONEY CHIPOTLE SAUCE

  • 1/4 cup adobo sauce
  • 2 to 3 chipotle peppers 3 to make it more spicy
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 4 to 5 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

OTHER

  • ranch to dip in
  • cilantro finely chopped

Instructions 

  1. Start by lining a baking tray or rack with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil, making sure the dull side is facing up and the shiny side is facing down. Set aside.

MAKE THE HONEY CHIPOTLE SAUCE

  1. To make the honey chipotle sauce, add the adobo sauce, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic cloves, honey and Worcestershire sauce to a blender and process until completely smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

PREPARE THE WINGS

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Pat the wings with a paper towel to ensure they are very dry. Place in a bowl and add the baking powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and brown sugar. Toss all together so the wings are evenly seasoned.
  3. Transfer the wings to the tray lined with non-stick foil.

BAKE

  1. Bake for 20 minutes and then take the wings out and flip over. Bake for another 20 minutes and then out of the oven again. Generously coat the wings in the honey chipotle sauce and pop back in the oven to bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, depending how small or big the wings are.
  2. Once the wings are fully cooked, transfer to a plate and garnish with chopped cilantro to enjoy!

Notes

  • Depending on how big or small your wings are, they might need ten minutes less or a few minutes more! Just monitor them closely.
  • Make sure to pat dry the wings before adding the dry seasoning. Moisture is the enemy of a crispy skin so take a paper towel and dry them really well.

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