Al Pastor Wings

Name: Al Pastor Wings
Yield: Makes 3 to 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon (1 g) chopped fresh cilantro; 2 pounds (908 g) chicken wings; 1 cup (240 ml) reserved marinade, for basting; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1 tablespoon (7 g) smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon (7.5 g) dark chili powder; 1 tablespoon (14 g) light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons (44 g) achiote paste; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lime juice; ¼ cup (60 ml) white vinegar; ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice; 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice

Preparation info

Makes
3 to 4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Barbacoa

By Brandon Hurtado

Published 2025

About

These smoked barbecue wings combine the best of both worlds between a traditional Mexican al pastor marinade and crispy tailgate party wings. If you don’t have a vacuum sealer to expedite the marinating process, let the wings rest in an airtight container in the refrigerator overnight to really lock in the flavor.

Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) pineapple juice
¼ cup (60

Americas
Mexico
United States
Side dish
Texas
Central America

Method

In a large bowl, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice, vinegar, lime juice, soy sauce, achiote paste, brown sugar, chili powder, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine. Reserve 1 cup (240 ml) of the marinade for basting.
Place the chicken wings in a vacuum-seal bag and pour the remaining marinade over t