Baked Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
641 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Baked Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
Description
This recipe starts by seasoning chicken wings with basic spices and baking them at a high temperature to render the skin crisp and the meat cooked through. While the wings bake, a glaze is prepared by pureeing mango (or using nectar) with habanero peppers, garlic, apple cider vinegar, and paprika. This mixture is simmered with honey until thickened and smooth, then enriched with butter for shine and richness.
After the initial bake, the wings are tossed in the mango habanero glaze, then returned to the oven at a higher temperature to caramelize and intensify the coating. This results in wings that offer a balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors with a sticky texture complementing the crispy skin and tender meat.
The wings can be stored refrigerated for a few days and reheated by oven or microwave. This recipe suits those looking for a bold, fruit-based hot wing variation with homemade sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 - 2 pounds chicken wings separated
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mango nectar or 1 whole mango pureed
- 2-3 habanero pepper seeded or unseeded
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
Instructions
- 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.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway for even cooking.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Notes
- Store leftover wings in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Reheat wings in the oven or microwave before serving to restore texture and warmth.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 641kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 452mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 919IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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