Chili-Lime Chicken Wings

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Dec. 22, 2023
Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good? Family and guests alike will scramble to ensure they get more than one of these utterly delicious wings - so be sure to make extras! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Chili-Lime Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 pounds whole chicken wings
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 2/3 cup chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Optional: Thinly sliced green onions and lime wedges

Directions

  1. Cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large saucepan, combine syrup, chili sauce, lime juice and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup.
  2. Meanwhile, in a large shallow dish, combine flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add wings, a few at a time, and toss to coat.
  3. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings, a few at a time, 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Transfer wings to a large bowl; add sauce mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately, with sliced green onions and lime wedges if desired.
Whole Chicken Wings
Uncooked chicken wing sections (wingettes) may be substituted for whole chicken wings.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 142 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 198mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.