Spicy and Sweet Mango Habanero Wings

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats
• 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped
• 1 habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
2. 2.Season the chicken wings with salt and black pepper, and place them on the wire rack. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until they are crispy and cooked through.
3. 3.While the wings are cooking, make the sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped mango, chopped habanero pepper, honey, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
4. 4.Once the wings are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Then, toss them in the sauce until they are fully coated.
5. 5.Serve the wings hot, with celery and carrot sticks on the side.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find fresh mango, you can use frozen or canned mango instead. Just make sure to thaw or drain it before blending it into the sauce.
• chevron_rightIf you want your wings even spicier, you can leave the seeds in the habanero pepper.
• chevron_rightFor a milder version, you can use a jalapeño pepper instead of a habanero.