Mole Smothered
Chicken Wings

Snacks & Starters

A Recipe by El Popular

Just Wingin’ It. There’s nothin’ better than biting into a juicy, smothered chicken wing – especially when it’s smothered in Mole sauce. Buffalo wing sauce is so overrated, but Mole is the real superstar. Throw this recipe together to enjoy a finger-smackin’, chop-lickin’, damn good chicken wing.

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  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 60 mins
  • Makes: 20 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup El Popular Mole sauce, prepared

  • 1 cup flour

  • 20 chicken wings, or drumettes

  • ½ cup honey

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Directions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.

  • In a bowl, coat wings in flour, shaking off any excess.

  • Place the floured wings on a parchment paper–lined baking sheet and spread them out in a single layer.

  • Bake for 45 min, flipping halfway through, until skin is crispy and golden brown.

  • Preheat oven to 500°F.

  • To prepare the Mole sauce, see the “Mole 101” box below.

  • In a bowl, combine the Mole sauce and the honey. Stir the cooked wings in the sauce and coat them evenly.

  • Place the coated wings back onto the baking sheet and spread them in a single layer.

  • Bake for 8-10 min, until sauce is bubbly and caramelized. Cool, then serve.

  • Enjoy!

Mole 101

Mole, whose name comes from the Nahuatl word “mōlli” meaning sauce, is a centuries-old dish full of history and flavor. Mole poblano, the most famous type, originates from Puebla, Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje,” blending indigenous and European culinary traditions. With El Popular Mole Paste or Powder, you can enjoy this rich, complex sauce anytime, perfect over chicken, vegetables, or rice.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ jar El Popular Mole Paste (8.5 oz) or Mole Powder (4.5 oz)
  • 1–2 cups chicken broth

Directions

  • In a large skillet or saucepan over low heat, combine El Popular Mole paste or powder with chicken broth.
  • Stir slowly, adding more broth as needed to reach your desired thickness.
  • Sautee for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and heated thoroughly.
  • Serve hot over chicken, beef, rice, or vegetables.

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