Mexican Wings Recipe
Tossed in a delicious spicy sauce made with charcoal-grilled serrano, tomatoes and garlic
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Ingredients
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Wings
Spicy Sauce
Method
Preparing the Wings
- 1
Marinate the Wings
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the wings are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- 2
- 3
Grill the Wings
Place the marinated wings on the grill and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning every 5-7 minutes until they are cooked through and have a nice char.
Making the Spicy Sauce
- 4
Prepare the Vegetables
While the wings are grilling, char the serrano peppers, tomatoes, and garlic cloves on the grill until they are slightly blackened and fragrant, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool.
- 5
Blend the Sauce
In a blender, add the charred serrano peppers, tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, honey, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and adjust seasoning to taste.
Combining the Wings and Sauce
- 6
Toss the Wings
Once the wings are cooked, place them in a large bowl and pour the spicy sauce over them. Toss until the wings are well coated in the sauce.
- 7
Serve
Plate the wings and serve immediately, garnished with lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired.
