Guy Fieri's Tequila-Lime Wings

 

I do love wings... the reviews of this recipe was all over the place; but most wanted more spice, and suggested adding adobo + chipotle pepper. Since we are spice folks this is a good idea. I did add more honey to the sauce; as personal preference, to offset tang of the lime. Taste your creation while cooking; always a good idea! 👏😃

Ingredients for Wings:

• 3 pounds chicken wings ( I buy flats and drumettes done for you)
• salt and pepper

Ingredients for Sauce:

• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1 tablespoon honey or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce plus chopped chipotle pepper or just to taste
• salt and pepper
• fresh chopped cilantro

Directions for the Wings:

Preheat oven to 350-degrees.

Season the wings with salt and pepper and arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.

Cook until just brown and crisp, about 45 minutes.

Directions for the Sauce:

Combine the lime zest and juice, tequila, honey, cumin adobo sauce, chipotle pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.

Pour over the warm wings and marinate for 30 minutes.

Remove the wings from the marinade and transfer to a saucepan.

Cook the marinade for about 8 minutes until slightly thick. Adjust honey, salt and pepper. Remove and keep warm.

Grease the  grill grates. Preheat the grill to high. 

Grill the wings uncovered, until marked.

Drizzle the wings with the warm marinade and top with cilantro.