Tequila Lime Chicken Wings

5 from 2 votes

Tequila lime chicken wings are juicy, moist, and full of flavor. The tequila lime glaze on the crispy wings will make your taste buds sing! (Recipe with serve 6 as an appetizer)

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Latin

Servings: servings

Calories: 602kcal

Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

3 lbs. chicken wings or drummettes

Dry Rub

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons chile powder
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Tequila Lime Glaze

3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup tequila
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water
2 limes zested and juiced, about 3 Tablespoons juice.
1/4 teaspoons crushed red pepper I omitted this for the kids

Instructions

Dry Rub

Combine cumin, chile powders and salt together in a small bowl.
Rub spices all over the chicken. Let the marinade sit while you make the glaze.

Tequlia lime glaze

Zest and juice the limes. There should be about 3 Tablespoons lime juice. Set aside.
Bring the pineapple juice, tequila and honey to a boil in a small saucepan; cook until reduced to 3/4 cup (about 10 minutes).
Combine cornstarch and teaspoons water in a small bowl and stir well. Add to reduced juice mixture, stirring constantly with a whisk.
Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in lime zest, lime juice, and red pepper.
Cook wings using one of the methods listed in the notes or the body of the post. Brushing wings with glaze 2-3 times.
Cover and cook until done. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F. when using a digital thermometer.

Notes

Cooking Methods

Grilling

These are perfect to throw on the grill. If using a gas grill, grill them slow and low over indirect heat, basting occasionally until golden brown.

Air Fryer

For the air fryer, place the wings in a single layer or a wire rack (or in the basket) of your air fryer. Cook according to the directions. My air fryer had these delicious wings done in just about 15 minutes. Turn and brush them with the wing sauce once or twice during baking.

Oven

Preheat oven to 425 degree F. and set rack in the middle of the oven. Place wings in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush wings with sauce. Bake for 20-25 minutes, brushing them with the tequila lime sauce, and flipping wings at least once during cooking.

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