Chipotle Wings

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Ingredients

  • Canola oil, for frying
  • 2 lbs. chicken wings, separated into 2 pieces
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 3 canned chipotles in adobo and 1 tbsp. adobo sauce, pureed
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • Avocado crema, for serving

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat oven to 200 . Pour oil into a 6-qt. Dutch oven to a depth of 2" and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 400 . Working in two batches, add chicken wings to oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10-12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer wings to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and transfer to oven.
  2. 2. Meanwhile, put butter and chipotles into a medium heat-proof bowl. Set bowl over a pot of boiling water until butter is melted and chipotles are hot, whisking to combine. Transfer chicken wings to the bowl, add lime juice, and toss to combine. Serve with avocado crema, if you like.
  3. Source: Saveur

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

430 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.6g 9% DV
Total Fat 45.8g 59% DV
Carbs 2.4g 1% DV
Fiber 0.1g
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 264.8mg 12% DV
Potassium 114.8mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 66.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171.8mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 1.6mg 2% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 11.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.2mg 1% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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