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Alitas de Pollo Horneadas

Alitas de Pollo Horneadas (Tequila Lime Chicken Wings)

by Lola Dweck
These Alitas de Pollo Horneadas are infused with a zesty citrus marinade and pack a flavorful punch. Bake, air fry, or grill them!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
MINIMUM MARINATING TIME 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6
Calories 414 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 2 oranges juiced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro stems removed and finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 ounces tequila or beer
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 3 pounds chicken wings

Instructions
 

  • Prepare marinade. Extract juice from lemons, limes, and oranges. Chop cilantro. Mix citrus juices, cilantro, olive oil, tequila, salt, and paprika in a bowl.
  • Marinate chicken wings. Pour marinade over wings and allow them to marinate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
    PRO TIP: I like to use a silicone Stasher bag to marinate chicken wings because it’s leak-proof and easy to flip every few hours ensuring that the wings are well-coated. You can also use a bowl with a lid or zip-top bag for this step.
  • Bake and enjoy. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Bake wings in a single layer for 15-25 minutes, depending on how golden and crispy you like them.
    PRO TIP: Set a timer for 15 minutes, then bake in additional 5 minute intervals until they reach desired color and texture.

A Note from Lola

On nutrition: Sodium calculation may be higher than what's actually in the wings for this recipe. Keep in mind that most of the marinade, including the salt, is drained off of the chicken wings before they're baked. 
 
RECIPE VARIATIONS
  • Use marinade recipe on skirt steak for the best carne asada ever.
  • Swap out chicken wings for drumsticks, thighs, or chicken breasts and make it a meal. Serve chicken with my Arroz Primavera!
  • If you prefer your wings soft instead of crispy, bake them at 385°F for 20-30 minutes.
  • For a sweet twist, mix in honey, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
  • For a touch of spice, sprinkle in some cayenne pepper or chili flakes for a touch of spice.
  • For a garlicky kick, add minced garlic.
 
TO AIR FRY CHICKEN WINGS
  • Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
  • Arrange marinaded wings in a single layer in the basket.
  • Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy. Enjoy!
 
TO GRILL CHICKEN WINGS
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Add marinated wings to grill flipping occasionally, until cooked through and charred, about 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 5wingsCalories: 414kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 24gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 2417mgPotassium: 371mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 883IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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