Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings in Santa Fe Sauce
Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings in Santa Fe Sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. These wings are irresistibly crunchy on the outside while being succulent and flavorful on the inside. The unique Santa Fe sauce strikes a perfect balance between sweet and spicy, making each bite a delight. Whether you’re hosting a game day party, family dinner, or simply indulging in a tasty snack, these wings will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, they can be paired with your favorite dips or enjoyed straight from the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dry BBQ rub
- 1/3 cup hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon chili powder seasoning
- 2 teaspoons chile powder
Instructions
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine baking powder and salt with the wings, tossing to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C). Arrange wings on a wire rack placed over a sheet pan.
- Bake at low temperature for 30 minutes, then increase to 400°F (200°C) and bake for another 45 minutes until crispy and browned.
- Mix together all sauce ingredients in the cleaned mixing bowl.
- Once wings are done, toss them in the sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately with Ranch Dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg