Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced (or mango puree)
- 1–2 habanero peppers, seeded and finely chopped (adjust to heat preference)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat oil in a deep fryer.
- Toss chicken wings with oil, salt, and pepper.
- If baking: place wings on a parchment-lined sheet and bake 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- If frying: fry wings in 350°F (175°C) oil for 8–10 minutes until crispy and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine mango, habanero, honey, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Blend sauce until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Toss cooked wings in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving hot.
Notes
- For milder wings, substitute jalapeños for habaneros.
- Frozen mango or pineapple works if fresh mango isn’t available.
- Add smoked paprika or chipotle for a smoky flavor twist.
- Leftovers keep for 3 days in the fridge; reheat in the oven for crispiness.
- The sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes (baking) or 8–10 minutes (frying)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked or Fried
- Cuisine: American Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 5–6 wings)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
