Spicy Wings with Avocado Salsa

By mirelsonp

The simple blend of spices transforms into a crispy coating once the wing pieces are baked.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 tsp cayenne peper
• 3 lbs (about 30) frozen chicken wing pieces
• 2 medium ripe avocados, halves, seeded, and peeled
• 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp snipped fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp chicken broth
• Fresh chile pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large plastic bag, combine cumin, 1 teaspoon of the garlic salt, paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Ross frozen wing pieces in cumin mixture half at a time. Place chicken in prepared pan. Bake at 400 degrees 50 to 60 minutes or until crispy.

Mash avocado with a fork. Stir in onion, lemon juice, cilsantro, chicken broth, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt. Cover and chill. Garnish with a chile pepper to serve.