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Baked adobo chicken wings bring a Mexican twist to a favorite finger food. Wings are baked to crispy perfection then bathed in a delicious adobo sauce made with dried peppers and spices. Grab the napkins...

Baked Adobo Chicken Wings

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Wings are baked to crispy perfection then bathed in a delicious adobo sauce made with dried peppers and spices. Grab the napkins... 
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 211
Author Janette

Ingredients

For the wings:

  • 2 pounds (1 kg) chicken wings, tips removed
  • 3 ounces (37 grams) dried guajillo peppers
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons agave
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder seasoned with 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the avocado crema:

  • 1 avocado peeled and pitted
  • ½ cup sour cream 123 grams
  • Small handful of cilantro
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Honey to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

Make the wings:

  • Dry the wings with a paper towel and leave at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, heat a cast iron or heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers and toast them, pressing down until fragrant on all sides.
  • Add the peppers to a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 30 minutes until soft.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F/200°C and set a wire rack inside of a baking sheet.
  • Drain the peppers and remove the seeds and stems. Discard all but 1 ½ cups of the water.
  • Add the peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, agave and 1 cup of the reserved liquid to a blender and blend until smooth. Add more water to make the sauce consistency you like. Strain through a sieve to remove the skins and any remaining seeds to make the sauce smooth. Taste for and adjust seasoning and sweetness if needed, set aside.
  • Coat chicken wings in the baking powder. Spread onto baking rack and roast for 20 minutes. Turn the oven up to 450°F/230°C, turn the wings and roast for 20 minutes longer until crispy.
  • While they are still warm, add to a large bowl and toss with the adobo sauce.Serve warm with your favorite dip.

Make the avocado crema:

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add salt to your taste. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 936mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 13g