Easy-to-make, homemade chicken wings marinated in Cuban mojo marinade and spices then baked in the oven to crispy perfection!
I love chicken wings, don’t you? Lemon pepper wings are my personal fave but I love to explore different flavors too. In staying true to my roots, I made these mojo chicken wings and they were OUT OF THIS WORLD.
Granted, anything garlic, citrus, Cuban-style is going to be at the top of my flavor list but trust me when I tell you…these homemade chicken wings were AMAZING. Here’s what I did.
How to Make Mojo Chicken Wings
First things first, make sure to remove the tips and separate the drumettes from the flats. This means 10 whole wings are actually 20 pieces (10 drumettes / 10 flats).
You then have to marinate the wings in a simple mojo marinade. The longer you marinate the chicken, the better! But, if your patience level is at a 1 like mine is, you can marinate them for as little as 20 minutes up to overnight. I wouldn’t marinate the wings for longer than 2 days.
After marinating the wings, pat them dry then transfer them to a bowl and toss them in Cuban sazon seasoning.
Once you’re ready to bake, set a wire rack on top of a lined baking sheet. This allows air to circulate around the wings and fat to drip off which will result in the wings cooking evenly and getting extra crispy.
Make sure to spray the wire rack so the chicken wings don’t stick while cooking. Place the wings on a wire rack sheet.
How long to bake chicken wings
I typically bake chicken wings at 425 degrees F for 35-45 minutes. Since not all ovens are the same, I’d keep an eye on them. If at the 35-minute mark, they are not fully cooked yet, cook for 5-10 minutes longer. The internal temperature of the wings should be 165 degrees F.
That’s all folks! That’s how you get citrusy, crispy, baked chicken wings.
Make sure to serve them with lime wedges and your favorite sauce. I recommend cilantro garlic sauce.
Can I use the air fryer to make chicken wings?
Yes! Yes, you can. Depending on the type of air fryer you have, I’d recommend you follow the chicken setting for your air fryer.
For my air fryer (I have this one), I set it on 360 degrees which is the chicken setting on that particular machine and cook the wings for 20 minutes. I then turn up the heat to 400 degrees for an additional 5 minutes.
Don’t forget to spray the bottom of the basket with cooking spray and space out the wings. You will have to do it in batches but they come out crispy and delicious!
You can’t just take my word for it, guys. Can’t wait for you to make them!
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- Guava BBQ Chicken Wings
This post was originally published in January 2017. Updated photos in August 2019.
Crispy Baked Mojo Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings tips removed; drumettes and flats separated (approx. 20-25 wings)
- 1 cup mojo marinade
- 3 tablespoons Homemade Sazon Completa
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, add chicken wings and mojo marinade and place in the fridge for at least 20 minutes up to overnight (the longer the better). Do not marinate longer than 2 days.
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Place a wire rack inside a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spray the wire rack with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Discard marinade from the bowl. Pat the wings dry a bit with paper towels. Add cuban seasoning to the bowl. Toss the wings until they are evenly coated. Lay the chicken wings on the wire rack.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until chicken wings are cooked through and crispy. Note: Not all ovens are created equal so keep an eye on them at the 35-minute mark. If they are not yet cooked/crispy, continue to cook for 5-10 more minutes. They are ready when the internal temp is 165ºF.
- Once the wings are fully cooked, remove them from the oven. Serve with your favorite wing sauce or squeeze with lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!
Galvin says
This was a very good recipe! Lots of great flavors. Used it for this weekend’s Alabama/Miami game and it didn’t disappoint! Thanks for sharing this. Going in the archives for future use!
Jamie Silva says
So happy you loved it, Galvin! Thank you!
Maja from Jernej Kitchen says
Oh yummm! These look so good, can’t wait to try them.
Tricia says
I just found this recipe while browsing pinterest…. wondering if you think they’d crisp up in an air fryer. Any tips on making these wings in the air fryer?
Jamie Silva says
Hi! I’ve never made wings in the air fryer however you can try making them at 350*F for 20-25 minutes and check periodically to see if they need more time. Hope that helps!
Alison @ The Sunday Glutton says
My husband is going to love these and they look perfect for game day! And with that cilantro garlic sauce…yes please!
Jamie Silva says
That cilantro garlic sauce is ADDICTING. Thanks Alison!
Romain says
Chicken wings are one of my absolute weaknesses. I love them and these look great. So great, in fact, that I think I’m going to dig the snow off my grill and try them both ways! That mojo sauce looks like it would be good on any chicken (or pork for that matter). Awesome.
Jamie Silva says
Yes! Mojo marinade works for all types of chicken or pork. :)
Priyanka @Flavor Quotient says
OMG! I wish these chicken wings could come out from my screen and I could pounce on them! Crispy chicken wings are always on top of my list of favorites and this one looks insanely delish! I can’t wait to make it asap!
Jamie Silva says
Thank you Priyanka!
Alyssa @ A Bite of Inspiration says
These wings are GORGEOUS! Love the homemade mojo marinade. I will definitely be making these for my super bowl party!
Jamie Silva says
Thank you Alyssa! :)
Erica Schmidt says
I love a lot of foods, so I can’t be sure, but I’m guessing wings are in my top five, at least! Love making them at home on the grill too. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Jamie Silva says
Thanks Erica! Let me know what you think! :)
Riva says
These look so easy and delicious! Can’t go wrong with those flavors! My kids would devour these-I’m definitely going to have to try this soon!
Jamie Silva says
Yay! Let me know how they like them! :)
Marie @ Yay! For Food says
It looks so delicious! I love your garlic-citrus marinade. So flavourful and fresh! Thanks for sharing!
Jamie Silva says
You’re very welcome! Thank you!
mikaela | wyldflour says
These would be PERFECT for super bowl! And guava BBQ wings????? Definitely going to have my husband pick one for our appetizers!!!
Jamie Silva says
Yeah girl, that guava BBQ is the truth! SO GOOD. Thank you!
Joyce says
Chicken wings is my ULTIMATE fave food, so I eat it a lot! It’s so awesome to find a Cuban twist to this! Citrus and garlic combo sounds out of this world! You just gave me another reason to have wings again, for the second time this week! ahahaha I love it!
Jamie Silva says
Haha! You’re welcome, Joyce! Enjoy! :)