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Mango Habanero Baked Wings – Sweet and Spicy Swicy Recipe

Crispy baked wings tossed twice in a fresh charred mango habanero glaze for sweet, spicy, sticky perfection.

  • Total Time: 70 minutes (plus optional overnight dry brine)
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, split
  • 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and cubed, divided
  • 2–3 habanero peppers, stemmed
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 tbsp reserved wing pan drippings or water

Instructions

  1. Pat wings completely dry. Toss with baking powder, cornstarch, and salt. Spread on a wire rack over a foil-lined sheet pan, uncovered, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Bake wings on the rack for 40-45 minutes, flipping once, until deeply golden and crisp.
  3. While wings bake, spread half the mango cubes and the whole habaneros on a separate sheet pan. Broil 4-6 minutes, watching closely, until charred and blistered.
  4. Blend the charred mango and habaneros with honey, butter, lime juice, and pan drippings until smooth. Taste and adjust heat by adding more or less habanero seed.
  5. Toss hot wings with half the glaze, spread back on the rack, and broil 2-3 minutes until sticky and caramelized at the edges.
  6. Toss the broiled wings with remaining glaze, the reserved fresh mango cubes, and a final squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a milder version, use 1 habanero and swap the rest for a red bell pepper before charring. The dry brine step matters more than the glaze for crispiness – don’t skip it even if you’re short on time. Leftover glaze keeps refrigerated up to 5 days and works well on grilled shrimp or salmon.

  • Author: Ella Whitley
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Method: Baking, broiling
  • Cuisine: American