Mango Habanero Wings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds (1.5k) chicken wings
• 1 tablespoon (4g) thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• 1 tablespoon (10g) onion powder
• 1 tablespoon (14g) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (8-9g) smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon (3g) white pepper
• ½ teaspoon (.5-1g) cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon (3-4g) bouillon powder ((or replace with salt))
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil
• 1½ cups (170g) diced mango ((or 1 cup mango nectar))
• 2-3 habanero peppers
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon (25g) smoked paprika
• ⅓ cup (80ml) honey
• 2 tablespoons (28g) butter
• ½ teaspoon (2-3g) salt

Steps

1. 1

   Optional step: Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and place them on a cookie sheet in a single layer. Let them sit in the refrigerator until ready to bake. For extra crispy skin, let them sit for three hours or overnight if you have time. No need to cover them; just let them air dry.

2. 2

   Mix thyme, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and bouillon powder in a medium bowl. Stir well.

3. 3

   Place the wings in a large bowl and drizzle with vegetable oil. Add the spices and toss until the wings are well coated. Marinate them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 425°F (218℃) about 15 minutes before baking.

5. 5

   Line your baking pan with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange chicken wings on the rack in a single layer. While the chicken wings bake, the oil will drip to the bottom instead of making your wings soggy.

6. 6

   Bake until cooked through (internal temperature 165℉/75℃) and the skin is crispy for 25-30 minutes. Rotate the wings halfway through, roughly 15 minutes in.

7. 7

   Puree the mangoes and peppers in a blender until smooth.

8. 8

   Add butter to a hot pan. Once it melts, add the mango-pepper mixture. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Then, add apple cider, lemon juice, paprika, honey, and salt. Let simmer for another 5 minutes.

10. 10

    Take the sauce off the heat and reserve about a third to serve with the wings. Add the baked wings to a bowl, pour in the rest of your mango sauce, and toss to coat all the wings evenly.

11. 11

    Place the wings back on the wire rack on the baking sheet. Bake for another 6-8 minutes.

12. 12

    Serve with the reserved mango habanero sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.