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If you are looking to heat things up a bit then these sweet and spicy Mango Habanero Wings are the answer. The wings are perfectly grilled to a crispy skin and tender meat. The smooth and sweet heat from the fruit and pepper gives a nice kick to an ordinary chicken wing. The best part, it’s not heavy and overpowering, allowing you to taste and enjoy the grilled flavors of the chicken.
Like spicy chicken wings, then you have to try my saucy sweet and spicy wings or smokey and tangy grilled gochujang wings.
Table of Contents
- Ingredient List for Mango Habanero Wings.
- Step 1: How to prep chicken wings for grilling.
- Step 2: How to grill the perfect chicken wings.
- Recipe Tip
- Step 3: How to make a mango habanero sauce for wings.
- Recipe Tip
- Frequently Asked Questions:
- Must try Grilled Chicken Wing Recipes:
- Mango Habanero Wings Recipe
Ingredient List for Mango Habanero Wings.
- Chicken Wings: detached party wings are easier to eat.
- Mango: fresh mango brings sweetness and creaminess to the mango habanero sauce.
- Habanero Pepper: a small habanero pepper will give a lot of kick to the mango habanero sauce.
- Honey: adds much needed sweetness to the sauce.
- Lime: adds a some zestiness to break up the sweetness and heat.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: adds tanginess to the sauce.
- Seasoning: wings seasoned with an all purpose rub for flavor and balance.
Step 1: How to prep chicken wings for grilling.
I always go with fresh detached chicken wing pieces which helps with time management. To start, coat the raw wing pieces in olive oil and season them with Dad’s All Purpose rub. With a nice mild BBQ flavor and few black pepper flakes, it’s the perfect poultry seasoning. Make sure to get an even coat throughout.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
Step 2: How to grill the perfect chicken wings.
Heat up the grill to 375 degrees and set it for indirect heat. Place the seasoned wings directly on the grates and let them cook for 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees. Flip the wings half way through to ensure an even cook throughout.
Recipe Tip
Grilling wings to 175-185 degrees internally on high heat will not dry them out. Meat around the bone needs more time to cook for the fat to break down and get the meat tender.
Step 3: How to make a mango habanero sauce for wings.
Start off by slicing a habanero pepper off the core. Toss the seeds. Next, peal and slice 2 mangos. Place both in a blender along with some freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, apple cider vinegar and Dad’s All Purpose rub.
Recipe Tip
- When picking mango’s look for ones that are more ripe. They are sweeter and juicier which will help enhance the flavor of the sauce.
Blend the ingredients together until the consistency is thick and smooth. Give it a taste and see if you need to add more mango to lower the heat or another habanero pepper to spice it up even more. This is where you get to play with the heat level.
Toss the grilled wings in the homemade mango habanero sauce, serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions:
The secret to crispy wings is first drying them while they are still raw. Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour to dry out any additional fluid. Drizzle olive oil on the wings before the hit the grill to help crisp up the skin. Check out my step by step on how to grill the perfect chicken wings.
To maximize the flavor of chicken wings, drizzle olive oil on the wings. This will work as a binder for the seasoning. Next, based on the flavor profile you are seeking, season the raw, oiled up chicken wings. Make sure to get all sides. Then start to grill.
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Mango Habanero Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Detached chicken wings
- 3 tbsp Dad's all purpose rub
- 2 tsp Olive oil
Mango Habanero Sauce Ingredients
- 2 Mango's
- 1 Habanero pepper
- 1 Lime
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dad's All Purpose rub
Instructions
- Coat the raw chicken wing pieces in olive oil and season them with Dad's All Purpose rub.
- Heat up the grill to 375 degrees and set it for indirect heat.
- Place the seasoned wings directly on the grates and let them cook for 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees. Flip the wings half way through to ensure an even cook throughout.
- Remove off the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- For the sauce, start off by slicing a habanero pepper off the core. Toss the seeds. Peal and slice 2 mangos. Place in a blender along with some freshly squeezed lime juice, honey, apple cider vinegar and Dad's All Purpose rub. Blend the ingredients together until the consistency is thick and smooth. Taste and adjust heat level to your preference.
- Toss the wings in the homemade mango habanero sauce and serve.
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