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Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Wings

Sweet, smoky, and spicy chicken wings, crispy and covered in a sticky raspberry chipotle sauce, perfect as an appetizer, snack, or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds of chicken wings the drumsticks and flats separated
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 cup of raspberry jam the kind without seeds is best
  • 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped up really small
  • 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce the sauce from the can of chipotle peppers
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prep: Turn your oven on to 400°F (200°C). Put parchment paper on a big baking sheet.
  • Season the Wings: Put the chicken wings in a big bowl. Mix them with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Bake the Wings: Put the seasoned wings on the baking sheet in a single layer. Bake them for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until cooked through and crispy.
  • Make the Sauce: While the wings are baking, in a small pot, mix the raspberry jam, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, smoked paprika, and cumin.
  • Simmer the Sauce: Heat the sauce mix over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Combine and Serve: Toss the baked wings with the raspberry chipotle sauce to coat evenly. Serve immediately.