Sweet & Spicy Wings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Habanero-Mango Sauce
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1 big mango, diced, peeled, and de-seeded
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3 garlic cloves, chopped roughly
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3 fresh habanero chilies
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3 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
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2 tablespoons of white vinegar
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3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
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1 teaspoon of salt
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Wings
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10 bone-in wings, split into parts (flats and drumettes)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon baking powder (without aluminum)
# Instructions:
01 -
Toss together the mango, peppers, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, salt, and paprika in a blender or processor. Whirl it up into a smooth paste.
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Dry the wings thoroughly. Mix the dry seasoning ingredients with the baking powder, then coat the wings evenly.
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Heat the oven to 425°F. Cover a baking sheet with foil, add a wire rack on top, and spray it lightly with cooking oil.
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Lay the wings, skin-side facing up, on the rack. Bake for 20 minutes, turn them over, cook another 10 minutes, and check for an internal temp of 160°F.
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Cool wings for around 5 minutes. Toss them in 1/3 cup of sauce and serve the rest on the side.
# Notes:
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Use seeds from 1 to 3 habaneros to adjust the heat level.
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Make the sauce ahead of time and keep it chilled.
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Ensure frozen wings are fully thawed.