Description
These spicy mango habanero chicken wings are the perfect blend of heat and sweetness, making them a favorite for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken wing portions
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ripe mango (peeled and chopped)
- 2–3 habanero peppers
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (¼ stick)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken wings with the oil until evenly coated.
- Add in the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss until combined.
- Spread the chicken wings out in an even layer on your prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, flip, and cook for another 20-25 minutes until the wings are crispy and cooked through.
- While the wings cook, blend the mango, habanero, vinegar, and honey until smooth.
- Add the mixture to a pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook until the sauce thickens and becomes shiny. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until incorporated.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with the sauce. Arrange the wings back on the baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes until the sauce gets sticky and glazes the wings. Remove and serve hot.
Notes
- For added heat, adjust the number of habanero peppers used.
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before tossing with the wings to ensure it adheres well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 wings
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg