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Editor’s note: Sara Stirs is contributing to My Buckhannon on an occasional pop-up basis to give readers an exclusive look at some of her favorite recipes she’s perfected over time. For more content, follow her on Instagram at @sarajstirs.
Chili Lime Wings
Ingredients for Chili Lime Wing Rub (for 1 1/2 pounds of wings):
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Directions:
For the wing rub:
- Combine all above-listed ingredients
- Set aside.
For the wings:
- Trim wings of excess fat and coat thoroughly with the dry rub.
- If you are using an air fryer, cook at 400 degrees for about 10 minutes on each side, flipping once, for a total of about 20 minutes or to desired crispiness. (There is no need for oil).
- If you are roasting the wings in the oven, coat them lightly with oil and the dry rub, roasting at 425 degrees, flipping once, for 20-30 minutes until desired crispiness.
For the dipping sauce:
- Combine 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 avocado, 1/4 cup whole milk, juice of 1-2 limes (2-3 tablespoons), 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 1 garlic clove, and kosher salt to taste in a food processor until smooth.
- Finish wings with a sprinkle of tajin, chopped cilantro and a drizzle of honey.

The Best Pizza Dough
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (one packet)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Directions:
- Knead all ingredients together until smooth (about 10 minutes).
- Cover in an oiled bowl and allow to rise until doubled in size (roughly an hour).
- Divide dough into desired portions and stretch dough to desired thickness.
- Par-bake 425 degrees until the crust is set (3-4 minutes). You may freeze par-baked crusts for future use.
- Add toppings and bake until desired doneness.

