Crispy Taco Chicken Wings with Spicy Guacamole Recipe

These crispy Taco Chicken Wings are packed with delicious Mexican-inspired flavors and served with creamy, spicy guacamole. Perfect for game day, family gatherings, or a tasty appetizer.

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

• 3 pounds chicken wings, washed, trimmed, and cut into pieces
• Canola oil for frying
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup milk

Herb and Spice Dredge

• 2 cups flour
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper, optional, or more or less to your heat preference
• 2 tsp fine salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp dried oregano or Mexican oregano
• 2 tbsp chili powder, the kind used for making chili con carne
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika or regular paprika
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Spicy Guacamole Dip

• 1 cup mashed avocado
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp crushed chili paste
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced

Instructions

1. Add canola oil or peanut oil to a deep fryer and preheat it to 350°F.
2. Coat the chicken wings in the flour and spice mixture. Dip each wing quickly into the egg wash, then coat it again in the flour and spice mixture.
3. Repeat with all the wings and place them on a cutting board while the oil heats. The double coating helps keep the crust on the wings and makes them extra crispy.
4. Fry the wings for about 10–12 minutes, depending on their size, until medium golden brown. Smaller wings may cook in 8–10 minutes.
5. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 170°F so the wings are fully cooked.
6. Drain the wings on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet. If making more than one batch, hold the cooked wings in a 175°F oven. Serve with the spicy guacamole dip.
7. To prepare the guacamole, mash and mix all the ingredients together, or process them briefly in a food processor.
8. Cover the guacamole with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.

Tips

• Double-coat the wings as directed for a crispier crust that stays on during frying.
• Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer rather than relying on color alone.