Tequila Lime Chicken Wings with Spicy Avocado Crema - Valerie Bertinelli

Ingredients

• 2 1/2-pounds chicken wings, drumettes and wings (about 20-22 pieces)
• 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons minced red onion (about 1/4 red onion)
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, seeds removed (about 1/4 large jalapeno)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 cup tequila blanco
• 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
• 2 tablespoons chipotle hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon light agave or honey
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro (for garnish)
• 1 small or 1/2 large ripe avocado (about 3/4 cup cubed avocado)
• 3/4 cup crema or sour cream (6 ounces)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, stems and leaves
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 1/2 large jalapeno, seeds and stem removed (about 2 tablespoons minced)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 small garlic clove)
• Kosher salt, to taste