Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings in Santa Fe Sauce
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings in Santa Fe Sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, blending sweetness and spice for a tantalizing flavor experience. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy family dinners, these wings deliver an irresistible crunch without the guilt of frying. Coated in a unique sauce that features hot pepper and sweet chili sauces, they are sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare, customizable to suit your taste, and baked to achieve that perfect crispiness, these wings are a must-try recipe for anyone looking to elevate their culinary game.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons chili powder seasoning
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle with baking powder and salt, then toss evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Bake at 250°F for 30 minutes. Increase heat to 400°F (200°C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes or until golden brown.
- While wings bake, mix hot pepper sauce, sweet chili sauce, melted butter, and chili powder in a bowl.
- Once wings are cooked, toss them in the prepared sauce until well coated.
- Serve hot with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 chicken wings (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg