Turn Up Game Day with Tex Mex Chicken Wings

Let’s be real. The food is one of the best parts of game day if not THE best part. No matter whose team is playing, everybody wins when there are irresistible flavors on the table, and chicken wings are always a crowd-pleaser. But instead of relying on your same-old recipe this season, why not shake things up by bringing the spirit of Tex-Mex to the team? Whether you like your wings baked, slow cooked or pan-fried, Old El Paso seasonings and enchilada sauces make it incredibly easy to take your favorite app up a notch.

What makes our take on Tex-Mex wings even better is that most of our seasonings and sauces are available in a range of heats, so you can make your wings as bold and spicy or mellow and mild as you like. Below are three of our favorite, easy and delicious chicken wing recipes that will have your crew cheering from tailgate to overtime.

3 bold recipes that will win over your crowd

Mexican Baked Chicken Wings

Made with: Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix

Old El Paso Original Taco Seasoning Mix is any kitchen’s secret weapon for so much more than tacos — it’s also a simple yet surefire way to spice up your baked chicken wings. Grab a gallon-size resealable food-storage plastic bag, add ingredients, shake-shake, bake and done! Old El Paso Salsa Verde Sauce is the perfect finish: garnish the top of your wings and, for extra bonus points, serve on the side for dipping.

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Slow-Cooker Ranchero Chicken Wings

Made with: Old El Paso ChickenTaco Seasoning and Enchilada Sauce

This recipe is a great set-it-and-forget-it game-day choice. Start at the beginning of the day and the wings will be ready by the opening play. Or grab your cooker and take it along to the tailgate party. Whatever your strategy, these saucy, slathered wings are a solid bet for success. They’re more savory than fiery, but you can always turn up the heat by bringing more serrano chile to the mix.

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Enchilada Chicken Wings

Made with: Old El Paso Taco Seasoning Mix and Enchilada Sauce

Enchilada Chicken Wings are as easy as coating your chicken in the taco seasoning, frying it and then slathering on the sauce. Crispy, saucy and tasty — the first bite will be an immediate three-pointer! Serve with the sour cream and cilantro dip, and you’ll have a lick-your-fingers appetizer that’s simply impossible for a room full of hungry fans to resist.