Description
These Maple Chipotle Chicken Wings are the perfect combination of sweet, smoky, and spicy! Coated in a rich maple chipotle sauce, these wings are fried to crispy perfection and packed with flavor. Whether for a game day snack or a weekend treat, these wings are sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Maple Chipotle Sauce:
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/2 cup maple syrup
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2 chipotles in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon white vinegar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
For the Wings:
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3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed, drumettes and flats separated
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Vegetable oil, for frying, as needed
Instructions
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Prepare the Maple Chipotle Sauce:
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Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in the maple syrup, chipotles, adobo sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard.
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Simmer the sauce until it thickens and comes together, about 10 minutes.
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Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, then blend until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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Prepare the Wings:
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Preheat oven to 250ºF (130ºC). Allow the wings to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before frying.
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In a large pot, heat vegetable oil to 375ºF (190ºC), ensuring there’s enough oil to reach 2 inches up the side of the pot.
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Toss the wings in cornstarch, and season with salt and pepper.
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Fry the wings in batches for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.
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Drain the wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and place in the oven to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining wings.
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Toss the Wings in Sauce:
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Transfer the fried wings to a large mixing bowl and toss with the maple chipotle sauce until evenly coated.
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Serve immediately on a platter and enjoy!
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Notes
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For extra heat, add more chipotle peppers to the sauce.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or a side of cooling ranch.
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Wings can be made in advance and reheated in the oven for a crispy finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 6 wings)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg