Irresistible Chili Lime Chicken Wings in 3 Easy Steps
Spicy and tangy chili lime chicken wings with a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp honey
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, paprika, and cumin.
- Toss wings in the marinade until fully coated.
- Arrange wings on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Drizzle with honey and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil wings for 2-3 minutes at the end.
- Adjust chili powder for more or less heat.
- Serve with lime wedges for added tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 wings)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg