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Close-up of crispy, glazed Mango Habanero Hot Wings piled on a small white square plate.

Mango Habanero Hot Wings

Make these sweet and spicy Mango Habanero Hot Wings for your next gathering. This recipe combines ripe mango with fiery peppers for a bold flavor experience perfect for game day or any party appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 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 Mango Sliced whole
  • 4 tbps melted butter
  • 2/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1-2 scotch bonnet peppers or Habanero peppers Use more for extra heat

Equipment

  • Deep fryer or large pot for frying
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken wings with salt, paprika, and pepper. Mix in the egg until the wings are coated. Let the seasoned wings rest for 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, chili powder, pepper, and Sazon for the batter.
  3. Preheat your oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for frying.
  4. Coat the chicken wings in the flour batter, shaking off any excess coating. Let the battered wings rest for 10 minutes before placing them in the hot oil.
  5. Fry the wings for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is 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 add the BBQ sauce and sweet chili sauce, stirring constantly.
  7. Toss the hot fried wings in the prepared sauce until they are fully coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you confirm your BBQ sauce and sweet chili sauce do not contain gluten. The combination of sweet mango and hot peppers creates a memorable flavor profile for any gathering.

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