Chipotle Agave Chicken Wings

Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Chipotle Agave Chicken Wings—perfectly crisp, smoky, and sweet with just the right kick of spice! These oven-baked wings achieve a golden crunch thanks to a coating of paprika, garlic powder, and baking powder before being glazed in a luxurious sauce featuring bold chipotle peppers in adobo, buttery agave syrup, and fresh lime juice. The rich, smoky-sweet glaze clings to every wing, delivering mouthwatering flavor in every bite. Garnished with fresh cilantro and served with creamy ranch or blue cheese dressing, these wings are ideal for game days, parties, or any occasion that calls for bold flavors. This crowd-pleasing dish is easy to prepare in under an hour with simple ingredients—perfect for both seasoned cooks and beginners looking to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 2 pieces Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 0.25 cup Agave syrup
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
• 0 Ranch or blue cheese dressing (for dipping, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top for even heat circulation.

Step 2

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps them crisp up.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and baking powder until evenly coated.

Step 4

Spread the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Drizzle olive oil over the wings for extra crispiness.

Step 5

Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for another 20 minutes or until golden, crispy, and fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).

Step 6

While the wings are baking, prepare the chipotle agave glaze. In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, agave syrup, unsalted butter, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

Step 7

Transfer the glaze to a small saucepan and simmer over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.

Step 8

Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm chipotle agave glaze over the wings and toss until evenly coated.

Step 9

Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. Pair with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1142.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3478.8

Total Fat 252.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 53.8g
Cholesterol 1088.0mg	0%
Sodium 8017.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 179.5g	0%

Vitamin D 72.6IU	0%
Calcium 262.7mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 1880.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.4%

Protein: 20.7%

Carbs: 13.8%