Chipotle Agave Chicken Wings
Alitas de Pollo con Chipotle y Agave
Recipe Yield
6 servings
Cooking time
2 hours 40 minutes
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Ingredients
To make the marinade for the wings:
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 2 chipotle chiles from chipotles chiles in adobo sauce seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon sauce from chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- Zest of an orange
- 1 tablespoon kosher or coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 pounds chicken wings
To make the chicken wing sauce:
- 4 tablespoons agave syrup or maple syrup
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 2 tablespoons sauce from chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or coarse sea salt or to taste
To make the dipping sauce:
- 1 cup Mexican crema crème fraiche or sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or a mild feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves and upper parts of stems
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- kosher or coarse sea salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Carrot and celery sticks to eat along with the wings and dip in the dipping sauce
To Prepare
- In a large bowl or baking dish, add all the ingredients for the wing marinade: buttermilk, garlic, chipotle chiles, sauce from chipotles in adobo, orange juice, orange zest, salt and pepper, mix to combine. Add the chicken wings and mix well to make sure all of the wings are coated. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a couple hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place a cooling rack onto a lined (with aluminum foil or parchment paper) rimmed baking sheet and brush the cooling rack with vegetable oil. Remove the wings from the marinade and place them directly onto the cooling rack. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, flipping once after 25 minutes, until crisp and browned on all sides.
- While the wings are baking, place a small saucepan over medium heat and add all of the ingredients for the chicken wing sauce: agave syrup, garlic, Tabasco sauce, sauce from chipotles in adobo, vinegar, olive oil and salt, bring to a simmer. Whisk to emulsify and combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the crema, queso fresco, lime juice, cilantro, chives and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well and set aside.
- Once the wings are ready, place them in a large bowl. Whisk the agave wing sauce once more with a fork or whisk, then pour it over the wings and toss well so that all the wings are coated. Serve with the crema dipping sauce on the side.
Comments
40comments inChipotle Agave Chicken Wings
Gina M.
Dec 01
Wow. Wow. Wow. I always make a half batch of most new recipes just to make sure I like them. What a mistake. These wings were the best wings my fiancé and I have ever had. I have made several recipes from your site, I don’t understand how you’re sooooooo gooooood at making EVERYTHING!!
Thank you for the time you take to share your recipes and culture. You are responsible for making people believe I can cook.
Pati Jinich
Dec 08
Aww, this is so sweet of you Gina, thanks so much!
Michael Whitehouse
Feb 17
Cooked the wings, recipe x3 for my fire hall. Now the firearm rescue staff demand them once every tour, which is 2 to 3 times a week. Food Lion loves ❤️ my business, my wallet says otherwise. Thank you so much for something outside the box.
Pati Jinich
Mar 09
So glad everyone is enjoying the wings Michael, yay!
Christine
Jan 20
For years I have been buying whole chickens from a friend of mine and breaking them down so I can use every last delicious bit of them. I love to freeze the wings and wow my family and friends with this recipe! I’m now getting requests for them at every family gathering!
Pati Jinich
Jan 29
Yay, enjoy the wings Christine!
Kristen
Jun 19
I have made these wings several times and they are always a big hit. We love wings and like to try all different kinds. I am making these tomorrow for a Father’s Day barbeque. Love your show! Every recipe I have tried is awesome. Thank you for sharing your culture and food.
Pati Jinich
Jun 20
Thanks so much Kristen! Hope all the dads in your family have a great Father’s Day and enjoy the wings 🙂
Joanne Wazny
Dec 03
We made these last night—we decided they are the best we ever made! We were so excited we forgot to take a photo for Instagram! Sami’s Smashed Potatoes were great on the side. Thank you for another fantastic recipe!!!
Pati
Dec 04
Oh next time a photo please, Joanne….would love to see it!
Paul
May 26
Hey Pati,
My wife and I made this last night and it was wonderful. We reduced the syrup by 1/2 and it still had a satisfying sweetness. We added a bit of ground chile piquin to the sauce, and will add even more next time to make it even hotter.
Thank you!
Pati
May 28
I’m glad you made the recipe your own, Paul, and that you guys enjoyed it!
Anonymous
Apr 26
Gracias Pati por esta Rica receta. Se la hago a mi nietesita cada vez que me visita y queda encantada. Bendiciones para ti y los tuyos.
Pati
Apr 26
Uy mil gracias!
Ernie
Feb 03
OK first of all let me say I love your show, and I am making these wings as I am typing this to you for Superbowl Sunday, I will post on result
Pati
Feb 05
Thank you for tuning in Ernie! I hope you enjoyed the wings!
Stefanie
Nov 12
Hi!
Just Wondering if there is something I can use for a Buttermilk replacement. My family eats Paleo. Thank you!
Pati
Nov 22
If you are comfortable with yogurt, you can substitute it with that, otherwise, whatever kind of milk you like (almond, rice even coconut).
Tammi Diaz
Aug 29
i love your show . I am married to a man from Mexico and we watch your show together and then I cook something that week . So far everything has been a hit . He is a big food critic and hard to please lol . Thank you for great recipes that ate truly authentic Mexican food . I am making the wings and Mac n cheese tomorrow …wish me luck .
Ps there is always a bowl of avocados in my kitchen ?
Pati
Sep 06
Oh… then we are friends already Tammi! You are making two of my boys favorite dishes there…
Karen Arellano
Jul 14
Hola Pati!
A mi novio y a mi NOS ENCANTA tu programa, el fin de semana pasado hicimos estas alitas y nos gustaron muchisimo! MUY BUENA RECETA! 🙂
Pati
Jul 14
Qué gusto oir que les gusta, Karen! Espero que prueben muchas más recetas.
Terrianne
Jan 31
Hi Pati,
I saw the link to these delicious looking wings on your FB page and knew instantly I would make them for super bowl Sunday. I picked up some wings from a local seller at my farmer’s market. so they should be really special. I’m a fan. Thank you.
Pati
Feb 02
Awesome! I hope everyone enjoyed them!!
Caris O.
Aug 31
My husband loves wings, and these are one of his favorites!! The combination of flavors was new to me but it was amazing. Thanks again Pati!
Pati
Aug 31
Thanks for trying out the recipe, Caris!
yadira
Aug 29
Would it be ok to substitute the agave syrup with honey instead?
Margaret Torres
May 05
I watched this episode and everything looked fantastic. I will try it all but would also like to make the Mexican version of our hot dog. It looked excellent. Where can I get the recipe? Thank you so much!
Pati
May 05
Hola Margaret, I hope you try the wings! For the Sonoran Hot Dog, here goes: Wrap a turkey hot dog with bacon and grill. Split the grilled bacon-wrapped hot dog in half lengthwise, add 2 tablespoons grated melty cheese (such as mozzarella or monterey jack), and place back on the grill to melt cheese. Then serve on a buttered hot dog bun that has been toasted on the grill, and top with sausage, a drizzle of mayo, mustard, ketchup, chopped tomato and onion, and a grilled jalapeño chile.
djlawson
May 04
made the wings the day I saw the show. they were a hit with the family the will go into my chicken rotation. I love your shows.
Pati
May 04
I love it that they will be in your chicken rotations, great news!
Suzy
May 03
Chicken wings look good. Thank you – will try !
Sandy
Apr 25
I made these wings last Wednesday night and they were delicious! My husband liked them so much that he asked me to make them again this Saturday. They were extremely tasty with a deep and textured flavor. I consider myself a bit of a wings expert, and these were definitely right up there!
Pati
Apr 25
I am so happy to get the thumbs up from a wings connoisseur!!
Chris Nicholson
Apr 15
Hi Patti,
I love your show and have tried several recipes that you feature on your show. Thank you so much!!
Pati
Apr 16
Thank you, Chris!!
Aastria
Apr 13
These chicken wings and macaroni and cheese are me and my husband’s new FAVORITE!!!! They were both soo good that I can’t wait to cook them for someone else!
Pati
Apr 16
Hi Aastria, Thrilled to hear your husband enjoys the wings and macaroni! Thank you for making them!!
Mimi Wan
Mar 30
I saw Pati make this on TV this weekend and I had to make it as well. Delicious! I love the buttermilk marinade with orange and the glaze is fantastic. Thank you for a wonderful and easy recipe.
Pati
Mar 31
So glad you liked it!