Chili Lime Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Chili Lime Baked Chicken Wings – This chili lime wings recipe is quick and easy, but packs lots of BIG flavors into each crispy and tender wing. Oven baked chicken wings coated with a zesty, smoky, sweet and tangy chili lime sauce are a sure winner on game day or at any gathering!
Why We Love This Baked Chili Lime Chicken Wings Recipe
Sticky sweet. Packed with tangy spice. Crispy around the edges and melt-in-your-mouth tender meat… This easy Chili Lime Baked Chicken Wings recipe makes the BEST drummies and wingettes loaded with all of the vibrant flavors and textures you want – nay, need – from wings!
The star here is a simple but exciting chili lime sauce that’ll make your tastebuds dance! It includes honey, fresh lime zest, and just a few fabulous spices that I’m 98% sure you have in your cabinet right now. This saucy goodness is massaged onto the wings before they’re baked to golden brown perfection in under an hour.
Seriously, you won’t believe that you only need a handful of ingredients to make these luscious little chicken wings! Bake up a batch for the Super Bowl or any game day, summer barbecues, or basically any event you can think of. They’re the ultimate appetizer or snack that practically guarantees your gathering will be a good time!
Ingredients You Need
- Lime Zest – Bursting with the tang from the lime zest, they are perfectly balanced in flavor. I include it in the sauce, and also like to use add on a bit more as a garnish to serve.
- Honey – The honey gives the wings their gorgeous caramelized color and balances out the tang from the lime zest.
- Chili Powder, Garlic Powder, and Salt – To offset the tang and sweetness, these seasonings complete the flavor profile of these chicken legs.
Get the Complete (Printable!) Chili Lime Baked Chicken Wings Recipe Below. Enjoy!
How to Bake Chili Lime Wings in the Oven
- Preheat the oven and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Meanwhile, place the chicken wings in a large bowl. Combine the honey, oil, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and lime zest in a small bowl. Pour the chili lime sauce over the chicken, then toss and massage the wings until each piece until completely coated.
Pro Tip: The key to remarkable chicken is to massage the flavor into the wings prior to baking. Give the wings the same kind of attention you expect out of a good back rub.
- Place the coated wings on the prepared baking sheets, making sure the pieces don’t touch. If they touch or are too close together the wings won’t get nice and crispy.
- Bake the chicken for 15 minutes. Use tongs to flip the wings and bake another 15 minutes. Then rotate one last time and bake another 5-10 minutes until crispy and dark.
Pro Tip: Flipping the wings a couple of times ensures the honey-coated chicken doesn’t burn on one side or stick to the bottom. Keep a close eye on them during the 3rd round of baking!
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy your Chili Lime Baked Chicken Wings as-is, or dunk them in your favorite creamy dressing or dipping sauce… We have found that they go great with this simple garlic lime dressing!
Crispy wings are perfect on a buffet table alongside other unique and delicious game day and party recipes like:
- 5-Ingredient Pulled Pork Nachos
- Creamy Sausage and Cheese Dip
- Andouille Blue Cheese Sliders
- Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
- Buffalo Blue Cheese Popcorn
- Baked Tamale Bites
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the chili powder is smoky and fragrant but not spicy. But if you want them to be spicy you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper and/or crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce!
Yes, the saucy baked wings are gluten-free. They also happen to be paleo, too!
Yes, you can! Check out our no-fail method for how to grill chicken wings and use the chili lime sauce as a glaze. The wings need to be cooked naked without any sauce, because the honey will burn on the grill.
Store leftover wings in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Looking For More Bold and Delicious Recipes? Be Sure to Also Try:
- Asian Slow Cooker Meatballs
- Homemade Salsa Al Pastor
- Authentic Red Posole Recipe
- Spicy Bacon Wrapped Dates with Goat Cheese
- Supreme Pizza Lasagna
- Corn Cakes with Avocado Cream
Get the Complete (Printable!) Chili Lime Baked Chicken Wings Recipe Below. Enjoy!
Chili Lime Baked Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings, trimmed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 limes, zested
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl and pour the honey, oil, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and lime zest over the chicken. Toss and massage until each piece until completely coated.
- Then lay the chicken out on the baking sheet in a single layer. Make sure the pieces don’t touch.
- Bake the chicken wings for 15 minutes. Flip the chicken and bake another 15 minutes. Rotate the chicken one last time and bake another 5-10 minutes until crispy and dark. (The rotating helps the chicken not to burn on one side.) Serve warm!
Absolutely delicious.
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