Mexican Baked Chicken Wings

Mexican Baked Chicken Wings
45 min.
24
105kcal

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Get ready to spice up your next gathering with these mouthwatering Mexican Baked Chicken Wings! Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these wings are a delightful fusion of flavors that will have your guests coming back for more. With a zesty kick from Old El Paso® taco seasoning and a creamy blue cheese dressing for dipping, they make an irresistible appetizer for any occasion.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 24 people, making them an ideal choice for parties, game days, or casual get-togethers. The combination of chopped green chiles and fresh cilantro adds a vibrant touch, while the melted butter ensures each wing is packed with flavor. Plus, the easy preparation means you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of friends and family.

Whether you're serving them as a starter, snack, or antipasti, these chicken wings are sure to impress. Their tantalizing aroma will fill your home, and the first bite will transport you straight to a festive Mexican fiesta. So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and get ready to serve up a plateful of deliciousness that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • cup cheese dressing blue
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • 4.5 oz chilis green undrained chopped old el paso® canned ()
  • 48 oz chicken drummettes 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose gold medal®
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • oz taco seasoning old el paso®

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 425°F. Line two 15x10x1-inch pans with foil. Spray foil generously with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix dressing, chiles, 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning mix and the cilantro; refrigerate.
  2. In gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix flour and remaining taco seasoning mix.
  3. Add chicken to bag; seal, and shake to coat chicken.
  4. Place 1 inch apart in pans.
  5. Brush tops and sides of chicken with melted butter.
  6. Bake 20 minutes. Turn chicken. Rotate pans, and bake 10 to 12 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (at least 165°F).
  7. Place chicken on paper towel-lined heatproof plate to drain.
  8. Transfer to serving platter.
  9. Serve with dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein24.56%
Fat65.68%
Carbs9.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.54
Glycemic Load
0.96
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7873912926601%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:104.7kcal
5.23%
Fat:7.57g
11.65%
Saturated Fat:2.85g
17.84%
Carbohydrates:2.53g
0.84%
Net Carbohydrates:2.17g
0.79%
Sugar:0.52g
0.57%
Cholesterol:28.76mg
9.59%
Sodium:249.87mg
10.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.37g
12.74%
Vitamin B3:1.96mg
9.78%
Selenium:5.54µg
7.91%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.82%
Phosphorus:51.93mg
5.19%
Vitamin A:224.16IU
4.48%
Iron:0.57mg
3.19%
Vitamin C:2.6mg
3.16%
Zinc:0.45mg
3.01%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.83%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.49%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.09%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.07%
Folate:7.67µg
1.92%
Magnesium:6.88mg
1.72%
Potassium:56.88mg
1.63%
Calcium:15.52mg
1.55%
Fiber:0.36g
1.44%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.16%