Description
South Boston VA Dulce Chile Chicken Wings are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. Marinated in a flavorful dulce chile sauce, these wings are crispy and full of bold flavors. Whether you’re frying, baking, or grilling, they make for an irresistible meal. Great for family dinners or gatherings, these wings will keep everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
- 12 chicken wings (drumettes or flats)
- 1/4 cup dulce chile sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp honey (or a natural sweetener like maple syrup)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust for spice level)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Marinate: In a bowl, combine dulce chile sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss the wings in the sauce mixture and let them marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Cook the Wings: Choose your preferred cooking method:
- Air Frying: Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the wings in a single layer and cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Grilling: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the wings for about 20-25 minutes, turning often, until crispy and cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispy wings, you can pat them dry again before marinating and bake or air fry them at a high temperature.
- Adjust the level of sweetness or spiciness by varying the amount of honey or chili flakes.
- These wings pair well with sides like coleslaw, cornbread, and French fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying, Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wings
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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