Description
Zesty, juicy chicken wings marinated in fresh lime juice, cilantro, and warm spices, then baked until golden and flavorful, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
- Chicken wings: 2 pounds, split and tips removed
- Fresh lime juice: 1/4 cup, freshly squeezed
- Lime zest: 1 tablespoon, finely grated
- Fresh cilantro: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves: 4 cloves, minced
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Add the chicken wings to the bowl and toss until each wing is evenly coated with the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Arrange the marinated wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake for 40 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let the wings rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pat the wings dry before marinating to help achieve crispier skin.
- Use fresh limes instead of bottled juice for the brightest flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet so the wings roast evenly.
- Finish with extra fresh cilantro and lime wedges for added freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
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