Tomatillo Chicken Wings are the perfect party food for family gatherings and tailgate parties.  And for those looking to jazz up ordinary chicken wings, the tomatillo salsa adds flavor and spice! Best of all, they are easy to prepare.

The secret ingredient to these wings is our Tomatillo Salsa.

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Tomatillo Chicken Wings

Bright and tangy, this traditional tomatillo sauce is a favorite in Mexico to add brightness and flavor to fish tacos, fish dishes, veggies and eggs. The added jalapeño peppers give it a kick and will fill your taste buds with happy notes!
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Course Snack Food
Servings 16 wings
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 16 wings chicken wings
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 16 oz. jar BUENO® Tomatillo Salsa
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 3 jalapeños thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions
 

Chicken Preparation

  • Season wings with salt and pepper.
    2 tsp. sea salt, 2 tsp. black pepper, 16 wings chicken wings
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat to 350°F.
    2 cups vegetable oil
  • Gently lower wings into hot oil. Fry for 12 minutes or until golden brown, turning wings halfway through.
  • Drain chicken wings on paper towels. Reserve in a warm oven.

Tomatillo Sauce Preparation

  • To a large saucepan, add sugar, garlic powder and salt and cook over medium-low heat. Stir frequently to avoid burning the sugar.
    1 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. salt
  • Add salsa.
    1 16 oz. jar BUENO® Tomatillo Salsa
  • Cook uncovered for 4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in lime juice.
    1 Tbsp. lime juice

Wing Assembly

  • Place warm chicken wings in large heat-safe bowl.
  • Toss with tomatillo sauce until thoroughly coated. Garnish with jalapeño rounds and chopped cilantro.
    3 jalapeños, ¼ cup cilantro

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 435mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
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