Ah, Birria Wings — crispy, spicy, and full of that rich birria flavor, perfect as a snack or appetizer! Here’s a full recipe for them:
Birria Chicken Wings Recipe
(serves 4 as an appetizer)
Ingredients
For the wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the birria marinade/sauce:
- 3 dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 small onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Salt, to taste
For serving:
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced onions
- Lime wedges
- Warm tortillas (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles:
- Toast guajillo and ancho chiles lightly in a dry skillet for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Soak in hot water for 10–15 minutes until softened.
- Make the birria sauce:
- Blend soaked chiles, garlic, onion, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, cloves, broth, and vinegar until smooth.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Marinate wings:
- Toss chicken wings in birria sauce, coating completely.
- Cover and refrigerate 2–4 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Cook the wings:
Oven method:- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place wings on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Roast 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and cooked through.
Air fryer method:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Air fry wings 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
- Optional final step:
- After cooking, you can simmer the wings briefly in the remaining birria sauce to make them extra saucy.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped cilantro, diced onions, and lime wedges.
- Serve with tortillas to make tacos or enjoy as wings with dipping sauce.
Tips for Maximum Flavor:
- Extra crispy: Pat wings dry before roasting or air frying, then brush lightly with oil.
- Make it saucy: Reserve some marinade before adding raw wings to toss them after cooking.
- Spice level: Adjust by using more or fewer dried chiles, or include a chipotle chile for heat.
If you want, I can also give a fried version of Birria Wings that’s ultra-crispy, almost like fried chicken but with that birria flavor.
Do you want me to make that version too?
