CHILI-LIME CHICKEN WINGS

Chili-Lime Chicken Wings image

Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good? Family and guests alike will scramble to ensure they get more than one of these utterly delicious wings-so be sure to make extras! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds whole chicken wings
1 cup maple syrup
2/3 cup chili sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Thinly sliced green onions and lime wedges

Steps:

Cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large saucepan, combine the syrup, chili sauce, lime juice and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to about 1 cup. , Meanwhile, in a large shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Add wings a few at a time and toss to coat., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings, a few at a time, for 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Transfer wings to a large bowl; add sauce mixture and toss to coat. Serve immediately, with sliced green onions and lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.