Mole Fried Chicken Wings

Mole Fried Chicken Wings are a delicious fusion dish that combines the rich, complex flavors of Mexican mole sauce with the crispy texture of fried chicken wings.

Here’s how it usually comes together:

The mole: A traditional Mexican sauce made from ingredients like dried chiles, nuts, seeds, spices, and sometimes chocolate — giving it a deep, earthy, slightly sweet flavor. There are many types of mole (for example, mole poblano, mole negro, mole rojo), and each brings its own personality to the dish.

The wings: The chicken wings are typically seasoned and fried until crispy.

Finishing: Once fried, the wings are tossed or drizzled with warm mole sauce, sometimes garnished with sesame seeds, fresh herbs, or a squeeze of lime.

It’s a creative spin that bridges comfort food and traditional Mexican cuisine — great as an appetizer or a main dish with rice or tortillas on the side.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Marinating Time 1

Total Time 2

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 612 kcal

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Ingredients

For the wings

2 lbs chicken wings split and tips removed
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
1 ½ cups flour (for dredging)
Oil for frying, (vegetable or peanut oil)

For the quick mole sauce

1 dried ancho chili (or 2 Tbsp ancho chili powder)
1 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp almonds or peanuts
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 small tomato chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 oz dark chocolate (about 2 Tbsp chopped or grated)
½ tsp cinnamon
Salt to taste

Garnish

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Instructions

Marinate the wings

Combine wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and buttermilk. Cover and marinate at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge).

Make the mole sauce

Toast chile, sesame seeds, and nuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
Add onion and garlic; cook until soft and golden.
Add tomato and cook 2–3 minutes longer.
Blend everything with chicken broth until smooth.
Pour into a pan, simmer on low, and stir in dark chocolate, cinnamon, and salt.
Cook 10–15 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Fry the wings

Heat oil in a deep pot (about 350°F / 175°C).
Dredge wings in flour, shaking off excess.
Fry in batches 8–10 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Combine

Toss wings in the warm mole sauce (or drizzle it over them right before serving).

Garnish & serve

Sprinkle with sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

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Nutrition

Calories: 612kcal (31%)Carbohydrates: 54g (18%)Protein: 33g (66%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 9g (56%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 102mg (34%)Sodium: 965mg (42%)Potassium: 698mg (20%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 2916IU (58%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 149mg (15%)Iron: 6mg (33%)

Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword chicken, comfort food, fried, spicy

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