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Close-up of crispy chicken wings heavily coated in a glossy, orange Mango Habanero Hot Wings sauce.

Mango Habanero Hot Wings

Make these spicy chicken wings that combine sweet mango with the heat of habanero peppers. This recipe is suitable for home cooks looking for bold flavor appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 lbs chicken wings
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 large egg
For the Flour Batter
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3/4 cups cornstarch
  • 4 tsps paprika
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp Sazon
For the Sauce
  • 1 whole Mango Sliced
  • 4 tbps melted butter
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 scotch bonnet or Habanero peppers Use more for extra heat

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Blender
  • Deep fryer or large pot

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken wings with salt, paprika, and pepper. Mix in the egg until coated. Let the wings rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, chili powder, pepper, and Sazon together in a separate bowl to create the batter.
  3. Preheat your oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. Coat the chicken wings in the flour batter, shaking off any excess coating. Let the battered wings rest for 10 minutes before frying.
  5. Fry the wings for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Blend the sliced mango, melted butter, peppers, and honey until smooth. Pour this mixture into a saucepan. Simmer the sauce, then slowly stir in the BBQ sauce and sweet chili sauce.
  7. Toss the hot fried wings in the prepared sauce until they are fully coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe creates a strong sweet and spicy profile. If you prefer less heat, reduce the number of habanero or scotch bonnet peppers used in the sauce.

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