Alitas al Chipotle con Crema de Lima (Chipotle Chicken Wings)
Crisp baked chicken wings tossed in a sticky, smoky chipotle glaze with a cooling lime crema dip.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.51 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Pat the wings very dry with kitchen paper. Toss with the baking powder and half the salt.
- 2
Arrange on a wire rack over a lined tray. Bake for 25 minutes, turn and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more until deep golden and crisp, with clear juices.
45 min - 3
Meanwhile warm your ready made chipotle adobo sauce (see the base recipe) in a small pan with the honey, oil, garlic, lime juice and remaining salt for 3 minutes until glossy.
3 min - 4
Tip the hot wings into a large bowl, pour over the glaze and toss until sticky.
- 5
Return to the tray for 3 minutes so the glaze sets.
3 min - 6
Serve with your ready made lime crema (see the base recipe) for dipping, the carrot and celery sticks and lime wedges.
Tips
- Dry the wings thoroughly and use baking powder, not baking soda. It draws out moisture so the skin turns crisp like fried wings.
- Toss the wings in the glaze while they are hot, and do it in a large bowl so each one is coated.
- Check wings are done by piercing the thickest part. The juices should run clear with no pink.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 2 hours. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat at {t200} for 15 minutes until steaming hot all the way through. Keep the crema chilled for 3 days.
Questions
Can I fry or air fry the wings?
Yes. Air fry at 190C for 22 to 25 minutes, shaking halfway, before glazing. Deep fry at 180C for 10 to 12 minutes.
How hot are these?
Medium hot. For milder wings use 60 ml of chipotle and an extra spoon of honey.
Can I make them ahead for a party?
Bake the wings until crisp, chill, then reheat at {t220} for 10 minutes and toss in warmed glaze just before serving.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
Albóndigas de Pavo en Chipotle (Turkey Meatballs in Chipotle Broth)
GFDFNFCrema de Calabaza con Chipotle (Smoky Squash Soup)
GFEFNFQueso Fundido con Chorizo y Chipotle (Baked Cheese with Chorizo)
EFNFSincronizadas de Jamon y Queso con Chipotle (Ham and Cheese Quesadillas)
EFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.