Sticky-Sweet Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
These Mango Habanero Chicken Wings are sticky-sweet and packed with island flavor thanks to a homemade mango habanero sauce. They wings are oven baked to crispy perfection, then tossed in the sweet and spicy sauce for a totally addicting appetizer.
If you’re looking for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, look no further than these mango habanero wings.
Not only are they crispy, saucy, and totally finger-licking-good, they’re also incredibly easy to make. Both the homemade mango habanero sauce and the oven-baked wings come together with simple ingredients and even simpler instructions.
So grab your wings and lets get cooking!
The Grocery List
Find the full ingredient list with exact quantities in the recipe card below.
Instructions
Tip: Feel free to add additional honey to the sauce and butter if you’d like to tame the heat a bit!
Making Your Sauce from Scratch
While you can certainly buy a jar of mango habanero sauce from the store, I really recommend making it from scratch if you have the time!
This homemade sauce is loaded with fresh mango, habaneros and Caribbean spices, and is incredibly easy to make. It’s absolutely worth the extra step and guaranteed to take your wings to the next level.
3 Tips for the Best Oven Baked Wings
- Pat them dry thoroughly: I recommend this whenever baking any kind of chicken (whole, thighs, wings, etc.). This step is essential in pulling out as much moisture as possible from the meat!
- Use baking powder in the dry rub: This secret ingredient helps to dry out the wings, allowing the skin to crisp up beautifully – almost like flour, but better.
- Bake on a wire rack: Baking your wings on a wire rack (with a baking sheet underneath) allows the wings to get super crispy all around.
Enjoy,
Sticky-Sweet Mango Habanero Chicken Wings
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Latin
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These Mango Habanero Chicken Wings are sticky-sweet and packed with island flavor thanks to a homemade mango habanero sauce. They wings are oven baked to crispy perfection, then tossed in the sweet and spicy sauce for a totally addicting appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 2 tbsp oil (avocado, olive, canola, etc.)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup mango habanero sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven and pat dry wings. Preheat your oven to 425°F and pat your wings dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Season with oil and dry ingredients. Add the wings to a bowl with the oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and baking powder. Mix well to coat each wing with the spices and oil.
- Bake the wings until crispy. Arrange the wings on a metal rack over a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes (until they reach an internal temp of 165°F), flipping every 10-15 minutes.
- Prep the mango habanero sauce and toss with wings. Warm the mango habanero sauce with the butter in a saucepan until combined. Toss the wings with the sauce to coat. Serve and enjoy!
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