Mole-Spiced Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

Crispy chicken wings seasoned with a flavorful blend of mole spices, perfectly balanced with a creamy and tangy blue cheese dip.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

750

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.29

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Ingredients

Servings

2lbsChicken Wings(Split at the joints, discard tips or save for stock)

£4.50

2tbspChili Powder(Ancho chili powder recommended)

£0.25

1tspCumin(Ground)

£0.10

1tspCocoa Powder(Unsweetened)

£0.05

0.5tspCinnamon(Ground)

£0.05

1tspGarlic Powder

£0.10

1tspOnion Powder

£0.10

0.5tspSmoked Paprika

£0.15

0.5tspOregano(Dried)

£0.10

1tspSalt(To taste)

£0.01

0.5tspBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.05

1tbspOlive Oil

£0.15

4ozBlue Cheese Crumbles

£2.50

0.5cupSour Cream

£0.60

0.3cupMayonnaise

£0.20

1tbspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

1cloveGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1tbspMilk(To thin the dip, if needed)

£0.05

Total Cost

£9.16

£2.29 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, cocoa powder, cinnamon, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add olive oil and mix to form a paste.
3
Add chicken wings to the spice mixture and toss to coat evenly.
4
Arrange chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure they are not overcrowded to ensure crispiness.
5
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the wings are cooked through and the skin is crispy. Flip the wings halfway through for even cooking.
6
While the wings are baking, prepare the blue cheese dip. In a medium bowl, combine blue cheese crumbles, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and minced garlic.
7
Mix well until combined. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dip reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Remove chicken wings from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
9
Serve the mole-spiced chicken wings hot with the blue cheese dip for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (280g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

10g

4% of RDA

Fat

50g

71% of RDA

Protein

65g

130% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

20 g

100% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra crispy wings, pat them dry with paper towels before coating with the spices.

You can adjust the spice levels to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.

For a richer mole flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice to the spice blend.

Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.

The blue cheese dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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Chef's Tips

For extra crispy wings, pat them dry with paper towels before coating with the spices.

You can adjust the spice levels to your preference by adding more or less chili powder.

For a richer mole flavor, you can add a pinch of ground cloves or allspice to the spice blend.

Store leftover wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.

The blue cheese dip can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Mole-Spiced Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip

Ingredients

The Method