Baked Mango Habanero Chicken Wings

Baked Mango Habanero Chicken Wings

from spoonfulofflavor.com
60 min
4 servings

With a handful of ingredients and spices, these Baked Mango Habanero Chicken Wings will steal the show at your next get-together! No frying required for these crispy, sweet and spicy chicken wings!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 - 2 pounds chicken wings (separated)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mango nectar (or 1 whole mango pureed)
  • 2-3 habanero peppers (seeded or unseeded)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Pat the chicken wings dry using a paper towel, then season them evenly with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place wings on a wired baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway for even cooking.

  3. 3

    While the wings bake, prepare the glaze. In a food processor or blender, mix together the mango puree, habanero peppers, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and paprika. Blend until fully combined.

  4. 4

    Add the mixture to a small saucepan set over medium heat. Add the honey and bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally, for 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Whisk in the butter until melted, then remove from the heat and place in a heatproof bowl.

  5. 5

    When the wings are fully cooked (internal temp 165 degrees Fahrenheit), remove them from the oven. Turn the oven heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

  6. 6

    Add the wings to the bowl with the sauce and toss to coat, then return to the wired baking sheet. Bake for another 8-10 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly caramelized.