Description

Bold, smoky Elote Style Chicken Wings tossed in a tangy chili-lime marinade, finished with creamy elote sauce, grilled corn, cotija cheese, and fresh cilantro for a messy, crave-worthy dish.

Ingredients

30–40 chicken wings, cut into flats and drums

Canola oil, as needed

Chile con limon seasoning, to taste

Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Crumbled cotija cheese, for garnish

3 medium limes, juiced

2.5 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons kosher salt

1.5 tablespoons black pepper

1.5 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon white sugar

2 teaspoons cayenne powder

2.5 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for sauce)

2 tablespoons cotija cheese, crumbled (for sauce)

1.5 tablespoons sour cream

1 teaspoon hot sauce

2 medium limes, juiced (for sauce)

Water, as needed

3–4 ears corn on the cob

1 tablespoon kosher salt (for corn)

1 tablespoon black pepper (for corn)

1 tablespoon garlic powder (for corn)

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Instructions

Place chicken wings in a large bowl. Add lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, and cayenne. Mix thoroughly, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 350°F). Grill wings for 8–10 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 175°F. Remove and rest for 10 minutes.
Brush corn with oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred. Remove kernels from the cob.
In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, cotija cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, and lime juice. Add water as needed to thin to a drizzleable consistency.
Place cooked wings in a large bowl, drizzle with elote sauce, and toss to coat.
Transfer wings to a serving platter and top with grilled corn, cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, chile con limon seasoning, and lime wedges.

Notes

Adjust cayenne and hot sauce to control spice level.

Finish wings over higher heat for extra crispness.

Elote sauce can be made a day ahead.

Fresh corn gives the best flavor, but frozen works if thawed.

Great for parties and outdoor gatherings.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 520
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 890mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 24g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 165mg