Crispy Mango-Habanero Wings Recipe
No party is complete without a big tray of these crispy mango-habanero wings! Chicken wings are baked until they're perfectly crispy and then tossed with a homemade mango-habanero hot sauce for that sweet and spicy kick everyone loves.
How to Make the Best Crispy Mango-Habanero Wings
These crispy mango-habanero wings are the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory—making them a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at any gathering. The combination of fresh mango with fiery habanero peppers creates a sauce that’s bold enough to stand out, yet the sweetness of the mango keeps it approachable and delicious.
The secret to perfectly crispy wings is the two-stage baking process: starting at a low temperature allows the fat to render out, while the final high-heat blast gives you that golden, crackling exterior. Once the wings emerge from the oven, a quick toss in the homemade mango-habanero sauce coats them with flavor while they’re still warm and receptive.
Whether you’re hosting game day, a casual backyard barbecue, or a holiday party, these wings are sure to disappear fast. Serve them with cool ranch or creamy blue cheese dressing to balance the heat, and don’t forget the celery and carrot sticks for a classic pairing.
Crispy Mango-Habanero Wings
No party is complete without a big tray of these crispy mango-habanero wings! Chicken wings are baked until they're perfectly crispy and then tossed with a homemade mango-habanero hot sauce for that sweet and spicy kick everyone loves.
Ingredients
Mango-Habanero Wing Sauce
Chicken Wings
Instructions
Mango-Habanero Wing Sauce
- Combine habanero peppers, ginger root, garlic, mango chunks, white wine vinegar, water, and salt in a blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth, creating a homemade mango-habanero sauce.
Chicken Wings
- Preheat oven to 250°F.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with salt and baking powder until evenly coated.
- Place wings on lined baking sheets in a single layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then increase oven temperature to 425°F.
- Continue baking for an additional 50 minutes, until wings are golden and crispy.
- Remove wings from oven and transfer to a large bowl.
- Pour mango-habanero sauce over the hot wings and toss until all wings are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery and carrot sticks if desired.
Notes
- Habanero heat level varies—start with 1 habanero pepper and add more to taste for desired spice level.
- Wings can be prepared ahead of time and reheated before saucing.
- The mango-habanero sauce can be made the day before and stored in the refrigerator.