Chili Lime Chicken Wings
These chili lime chicken wings are crispy, spicy wings perfect for grilling season and game day with complex heat and flavor.
Ingredients
For Chicken Wings
- 2.5 lbs chicken wings split
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Chili Lime Ghee Sauce
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp Calabrian chilis chopped
- 1 lime juiced and zested
- 1 tsp honey optional
For Serving
- Lime wedges and herbs for serving
Instructions
Season the Wings
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. Add them to a large bowl and lightly coat with avocado oil. Season with kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper, then toss until evenly coated.
Grill the Wings
- Arrange the seasoned wings on your preheated grill and cook for 20-25 minutes on medium-high heat, flipping them over every 5 minutes.
Make the Chili Lime Ghee Sauce
- While the wings are cooking, prepare the sauce. Heat ghee in a saucepan and cook chopped Calabrian chilies for 1 minute. Add the lime zest, lime juice, and honey and cook for 1-2 minutes before taking off heat.
Sauce and Serve
- Once wings reach 185-195°F internal temperature and have crispy skin, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm chili lime ghee sauce over the hot wings and toss thoroughly to coat every piece.
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Notes
- To get extra crispy chicken wings, allow them to dry uncovered in the refrigerator overnight before grilling them.
- Reduce (or increase) the amount of Calabrian chilies you're using in the sauce to adjust it to your taste preferences.
- Start preparing the sauce about 10 minutes before the wings are done to ensure the sauce is still warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 19gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 280IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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