Recipes:
# Mexican Chicken Wings
## INGREDIENTS
12 ounces tortilla chips
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup vegetable oil
1 pound chicken wings
8 tablespoons butter, melted
SERVES 4
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## Make Ahead
You can prepare the seasoned crumbs up to 24 hours ahead. Store in a resealable plastic bag.
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## VARIATION
Turn this crunchy appetizer into a hearty entrée by using turkey wings instead of the chicken wings.
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### 1
Crush tortilla chips into fine crumbs. Combine crumbs, chili powder, oregano, garlic salt and cumin in a medium bowl.
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### 2
Heat oil in a large skillet until hot but not smoking, about 365°F. Add chicken; fry until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove; drain chicken well on paper towels.
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### 3
Place melted butter in a shallow dish. Dip chicken into butter.
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### 4
Coat chicken wings with crumbs. Place on a serving platter. Serve immediately.
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## Make It Quicker
• Cut the cooking time by 5 minutes by using small chicken drummettes instead of the full-size wings.
