5 from 54 votes
Baked Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
Baked Mango Habanero Chicken Wings balance sweet mango nectar and honey with spicy habanero peppers, creating a vibrant glaze coating crisped chicken wings. Seasoned simply with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, the wings bake to a juicy interior and lightly browned skin. The glaze, thickened on the stove, adds a glossy, flavorful finish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
641 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 641
% 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.