Chipotle Marinara Wings

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Yields: 3–4 servings | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Wings:

• 4.5 lbs. Chicken wings (flats and drums)
• 2 tbsp. Olive oil
• ½ tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Onion powder
• ½ tsp. Garlic powder
• ¼ tsp. Ground black pepper

For the Chipotle Marinara Sauce:

• 28 oz. Plum tomatoes (hand-crushed; imported preferred)
• ¼ cup Olive oil
• 8 cloves Garlic (thinly sliced)
• 1+ Chipotle peppers in adobo (adjust to desired heat level)
• 1 tsp. Salt
• ½ tsp. Dried basil
• ¼ tsp. Ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare and Roast the Wings

• Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
• Season: In a large mixing bowl, combine the wings with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Toss thoroughly until the wings are evenly seasoned.
• Arrange: Spread the wings in a single layer across a large sheet pan. Drizzle evenly with olive oil.
• Bake: Roast for 45 minutes, or until the skin is golden and crisp.

2. Prepare the Chipotle Marinara

• Infuse: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the olive oil, sliced garlic, black pepper, and dried basil. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant and turns a light golden brown.
• Simmer: Add the hand-crushed plum tomatoes and salt. Reduce the heat to low and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
• Reduce: Cook for 15 minutes. Incorporate the chipotle peppers and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

3. The Final Glaze

• Coat: Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a clean, large bowl. Pour the prepared Chipotle Marinara over the wings and toss until every wing is generously coated.
• Finish: Return the coated wings to the sheet pan. Bake for a final 5 minutes to set the sauce and achieve a caramelized finish. Serve immediately.