These baked chicken wings are crispy, smoky, and packed with chipotle spice, served with a creamy cilantro lime dipping sauce. Easy oven-baked wings recipe- a delicious appetizer! Low-carb, gluten-free.
These healthier, oven-baked chicken wings are on the menu this Super Bowl Sunday. My husband Brian loooooooves these! Served with a cool and creamy cilantro sauce, they are flavorful and delicious, and surprisingly EASY to make. See the notes for a vegan option. I’ll often make some with tofu for myself and leave the wings to him. We are both happy!
Make the spicy smoky chipotle rub, rub them down, then place them in a 425-degree oven for 30 minutes, and while they are baking, whip up the flavorful cilantro dipping sauce.
That’s it! No frying involved! Healthy –but not lacking on the flavor front, these guys will not disappoint! Enjoy …..and hope have a great and exciting weekend! These baked chicken wings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside….and are full of amazing flavor!
🍗 Baked Chicken Wings Ingredients
- Chicken wings - The star of the recipe. Baking them at high heat gives crispy edges and juicy, tender meat without deep frying.
- Kosher salt - Essential for seasoning and helping the wings stay juicy while developing flavor.
- Smoked paprika - Adds deep, smoky flavor and beautiful color to the wings.
- Chipotle powder - Brings a gentle heat and smoky spice that makes these wings extra crave-worthy.
- Granulated garlic - Adds savory depth and classic wing flavor.
- Brown sugar - Balances the spice with a touch of sweetness and helps the wings caramelize in the oven.
- Black pepper, coriander, and cumin - Layer in warm, earthy spice for complexity and depth.
🌿 Cilantro Dipping Sauce
- Mayonnaise + sour cream - Creates a creamy, tangy base for the dipping sauce.
- Garlic + jalapeño - Add punchy heat and freshness.
- Fresh cilantro - Brightens the sauce with herbal flavor.
- Lime zest + salt - Add acidity and lift, balancing the richness of the wings and creamy dip.
How to Make Baked Chicken Wings
- Pre-heat oven to 425F
- Place salt, sugar, and spices in a medium bowl and mix.
- Toss each wing in the spices to coat all sides, then place them on a wire rack inside a foil-lined baking sheet.
- When the oven is hot, roast wings for 20 minutes, turn over, and bake for 10 more minutes, or until done. (165F) For extra crispy skin, turn over again, broil for a couple of minutes, careful not to burn.
- While the chicken roasts, place all dipping sauce ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the wings with the cool, creamy cilantro sauce! To make a meal out of this, serve with a hearty green salad or veggie side dish!
Storage
Leftovers will keep up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, bake in a 350F until warmed all the way through.
A much healthier way to serve up my husband’s favorite snack… and believe it or not, he absolutely loves them! Give them a try!
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Baked Chicken Wings
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Gluten Free, Gluten-Free, high protein, Keto, Low-Carb
Description
Baked Chicken Wings w/ Smoky Chipotle Rub & Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce. A fast and healthy approach to chicken wings, packed full of deep smoky flavor!
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs chicken wings (thawed)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425F
- Place salt, sugar and spices in a medium bowl and mix.
- Toss each wing in the spices, coating all sides, and place them on a wire rack placed inside a foil-lined baking sheet.
- When oven is hot, roast wings 20 minutes, turn over, and bake 10 more minutes, or until done. (165F) For extra crispy skin, turn over again, broil for a couple minutes, careful not to burn.
- While chicken is roasting, place all ingredients for the dipping sauce in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Place in a bowl and serve on the side. Enjoy!
Notes
For vegans, use the rub to coat tofu. Pan fry. See this Crispy tofu recipe!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wings with sauce
- Calories: 187
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 770.9 mg
- Fat: 17.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.8 g
- Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 17.6 mg
Excellent wings & dip!!
Great to hear Sue!