Maple Chipotle Chicken Wings

If you’re craving a tempting combination of sweet, savory, and spicy, look no further than these maple chipotle chicken wings.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Servings

Calories 608kcal

Author Kylie Mazon-Chambers

Ingredients

For the maple chipotle sauce:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup maple syrup
2 chipotles in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

For the wings:

3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, drumettes and flats separated
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying, as needed

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Instructions

For the maple chipotle sauce:

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and heat through. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the maple syrup, chipotles and adobo, tomatoes, vinegar, soy sauce and mustard to the pan. Simmer until the sauce starts to come together, about 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Set aside until ready to use or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

For the wings:

Preheat oven to 250ºF (130ºC). Let the wings stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, so that the wings cook evenly.
Fill a large heavy-bottomed pot with enough oil to reach 2” (5cm) up the side of the pot. Heat oil to 375°F (190ºC). In a mixing bowl toss the wings with the cornstarch and season with salt and pepper.
When the oil is hot, working in batches, lower the wings into the oil and fry, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the outside is golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain. Place the rack in the oven to keep warm and repeat with the remaining wings.
Add the fried wings to a large mixing bowl and toss with the sauce until evenly coated. Transfer to a platter or plate and serve immediately.

Notes

Baking is a great option. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200ºC), place wings on a wire rack for airflow (or foil-lined sheet for cleanup), and bake for about 35 minutes, flipping once before broiling for an extra crispy finish.

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