Alitas picositas

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: salsa verde

💰Cheaper: homemade hot sauce

Salsa verde offers a fresh flavor with fewer calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken wings

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Drumsticks are often less expensive and still flavorful.

Preheat oven to 400°F if baking.

Rinse and pat dry chicken wings with paper towels.

Season wings with salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and cumin.

In a large bowl, combine hot sauce, melted butter, and lime juice.

Toss seasoned wings in the hot sauce mixture until well coated.

Arrange wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper if baking.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, turning halfway, until crispy and cooked through.

If frying, heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.

Fry wings in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden and crispy.

Remove wings and drain on paper towels.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and green onions before serving.

Serve with celery sticks and sour cream on the side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens