Mexican Chicken Wings

  Appetizers

I make these spicy appetizers for parties and football games and never have any leftovers. The hot wings contrast nicely with the cool but zippy dip. When the wings run out, we use the extra cilantro dip on tortilla chips.

Mexican Chicken Wings

Average Rating: 4.333333

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 50 min.
YIELD: 2 dozen (3-2/3 cups dip).

Ingredients

  • 12 whole chicken wings (about 2-1/2 pounds)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • JALAPENO CILANTRO DIP:
  • 2-1/2 cups sour cream
  • 3 cups fresh cilantro leaves
  • 6 green onions, cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded
  • 3 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • 1. Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip section. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, cornmeal, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne. Add the chicken wings, a few at a time. Seal bag and shake to coat.
  • 2. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25-27 minutes on each side or until juices run clear and coating is set.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the dip ingredients; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate until serving. Serve with wings.

Nutrition Facts

3 each: 360 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 1416mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.

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