In this spicy, crunchy recipe, ground-up tortilla chips create an irresistible coating for baked wings that are filled with the traditional chile and cumin flavors found south of the border.
Ingredients
- 36 ounces plain tortilla chips
- 1 1/2 cups corn oil
- 1/4 cup mild chili powder
- 3 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 30 chicken wings, small wing joint removed
Directions
Preheat the oven 375 degrees F. Oil a large baking sheet.
Using a food processor or blender, pulverize the tortilla chips until finely ground, then place them in a bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the corn oil, chili powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika, and black pepper. Dip the wings into the oil mixture, let excess oil drip off, then dredge them in the tortilla coating. Place coated wings on a large oiled baking sheet and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, following the method below, until the tortilla coating is browned and uniformly crispy.
Method for Baking Wings: Using a paper towel, lightly oil a 9 by 13-inch baking sheet to prevent wings from sticking. Place your prepared wings in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven until crispy brown, 30 to 40. If you are using a marinade, you can periodically baste wings for the first 15 minutes. If you are applying a barbecue glaze, apply during the last 10 minutes of cooking. For extra-crispy wings, you may place the wings under the broiler to 2 to 3 minutes at the end of cooking.
















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By alan.lavigne
on July 04, 2011
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This recipe, as it is written, is a complete disaster. Anyone who has any taste buds would never recommend this except as a punishment. The tortilla chip crust is the worst idea I have ever tried. The marinade should omit the oil and add salt and more cayenne. Put the rub together, coat the wings, and let them rest overnight. Bake for about 40 min. at 350F and you will be more satisfied than with the original.
By Summergirl66
Edmond, OK
on October 03, 2010
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Just ok - not impressed like I thought I would be. Won't make them again.
By emjaycooks
the burbs, MN
on September 12, 2006
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I made these and they were bland and dry. My guests thought they were ok, but I won't make them again.
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