Alitas de Pollo Sazonadas al Horno con Crema de Lima (Taco-Spiced Baked Chicken Wings)
Crisp oven-baked chicken wings coated in taco spices and served with a cooling lime crema for dunking.
Made with Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce) and Taco seasoning mix. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 10
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.54 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) and line a large baking tray with a wire rack set on top. Pat the wings completely dry with kitchen paper.
- 2
Toss the wings in a large bowl with the baking powder and oil until coated, then add the taco seasoning mix and toss again.
- 3
Arrange the wings on the rack in a single layer, skin side up, leaving a little space between each. Bake for 25 minutes.
25 min - 4
Turn the wings over and bake for 20 minutes more, until the skin is deep golden and crisp and the juices run clear. Check the thickest part reaches 75C.
20 min - 5
Pile onto a plate, scatter with coriander and serve with lime wedges, celery sticks and your ready made lime crema (see the base recipe) for dipping.
Tips
- Dry the wings thoroughly. Moisture is the enemy of crisp skin.
- Make sure you use baking powder and not bicarbonate of soda, which tastes soapy and metallic.
- Cooking on a rack lets hot air circulate and gives crisp skin all round.
- Always check the wings are cooked through, with no pink and juices that run clear.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days once cooled within 1 to 2 hours. Reheat in a hot oven or air fryer until steaming hot all the way through and crisp. Freeze cooked wings for up to 2 months.
Questions
Why use baking powder on chicken wings?
Baking powder helps the skin dry out and brown so it crisps in the oven without frying. Use a gluten free baking powder if you need to avoid gluten.
Can I air fry them?
Yes. Air fry at 200C for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking halfway, until deep golden and cooked through. Do it in batches for the crispest result.
How do I make them dairy free?
Serve with guacamole or a dairy free lime crema made from unsweetened coconut yoghurt, lime and salt instead of the dairy based crema.
More made with lime crema (mexican soured cream sauce)
Chiles Poblanos Rellenos de Birria (Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Birria)
GFEFNFCrema de Poblano (Creamy Roasted Poblano Soup)
GFEFNFCalabaza Asada con Mole y Crema de Lima (Roast Squash with Mole)
GFEFNFSopa de Fideo (Mexican Vermicelli Soup)
EFNFSee every dish made with lime crema (mexican soured cream sauce)
Double 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.