Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSanta Fe Mexican Grill - WilmingtonSanta Fe Chipotle Wings Recipe

Santa Fe Chipotle Wings Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Twice cooked, honey-chipotle wing sauce, cilantro house blue cheese.

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Ingredients

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Wings

Honey-Chipotle Wing Sauce

Cilantro House Blue Cheese Dressing

Method

Preparation of Wings

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Chicken Wings

    Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place the wings in a large bowl.

  3. 3

    Season Wings

    Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder over the wings. Toss until they are evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Bake Wings

    Arrange the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway.

Honey-Chipotle Wing Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, combine honey, chipotle peppers, butter, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lime juice.

  2. 6

    Cook Sauce

    Heat the saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts and the mixture is well combined. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cilantro House Blue Cheese Dressing

  1. 7

    Mix Dressing

    In a bowl, combine blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, lemon juice, and garlic powder.

  2. 8

    Blend Dressing

    Stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Finishing Touches

  1. 9

    Toss Wings in Sauce

    Once the wings are cooked, place them in a large bowl and pour the honey-chipotle sauce over them. Toss until well coated.

  2. 10

    Serve

    Serve the wings hot with the cilantro house blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.

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