Our Mango Habanero wings recipe combines fresh ingredients in a delicious balance of sweet and heat that will have everyone drooling after the first bite.
The fresh, sweet mango, combined with the heat from the habanero chili peppers, will become your new go-to sauce. It’s the perfect game-day treat; your friends and family will love it!
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But don’t wait for game day or a family gathering. Our easy-to-make Mango Habanero wings will make a delightful dinner when paired with a Caesar salad, tossed salad, or our legendary coleslaw.
If you’re looking for wings that will wow your guests, our mango habanero wings are far from ordinary. Juicy and crispy, with a fiery kick that makes them almost irresistible. But don’t take my word for it, give them a try tonight.
If you love making wings at home as much as we do, try our spicy and sweet Honey Sriracha wings and Buffalo chicken wing recipes. Love Mango flavors? Try out our homemade mango salsa for a great addition to your next event or as a weekday snack.
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients to prepare our Mango Habanero Wings recipe. Culinary professionals call this the “Mise en Place,” which means “everything in its Place.”
Setting up your ingredients not only helps speed up the cooking process but also ensures you have all the necessary ingredients on hand to make the recipe.
Can I Make Adjustments to the Recipe?
Absolutely, we used our dry rub chicken wing seasoning, but you can make your own dry rub or use any of your favorite seasoning blends. Jamaican jerk seasoning and Cajun seasoning are two of my favorites.
For a spicier mango habanero sauce, add more peppers, Sriracha, or your favorite hot sauce to the mixture. To reduce the heat, decrease the amount of peppers added to the sauce.
For an extra level of sweetness, add brown sugar or maple syrup to the mixture.
Recipe Variations
- Mango Pineapple Habanero: Swap half the mango with pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
- Honey Mustard Mango Habanero: Add a tablespoon of Dijon or stone-ground mustard to the sauce to kick up the flavor.
- Dry Rub Wings: Season wings with a smoky chili rub, then drizzle with a mango habanero glaze instead of coating them.
How to Make Mango Habanero Wings
Follow along with my simple step-by-step instructions to learn how to make Mango Habanero wings in your home kitchen.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut the wings into three sections, discarding the wing tips, or saving them for soup.
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
- Add the garlic powder, sweet paprika, brown sugar, and salt to a small bowl.
- Mix the dry seasonings to combine.
- Coat the wings with the dry seasoning rub.
- Place the seasoned chicken on a wire rack to marinate for 20-30 minutes. This will give the chicken time to come to room temperature.
Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce.
- Add the mango, habanero peppers, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and honey to the bowl of a food processor.
- Pulse on low until the texture is smooth.
- Pour the pureed mixture into a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Bring the mixture to a light boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside until needed.
- Brush the cooked wings with the mango habanero sauce.
- Return the wings to the oven for 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to cook into them.
Alternatively, you can treat them like buffalo wings and toss them in the sauce and serve. If time permits, take the extra step of returning them to the oven, allowing the sauce to caramelize and really stick to the wings.
Chef Tips
- Always pat your wings dry before cooking; this helps them cook up crispy.
- Wear gloves when handling habaneros. The oils can linger on your skin and cause burns or irritation anywhere you touch.
- Balance the sauce: if it’s too hot, add a little honey or extra mango for a more balanced flavor. If it’s too sweet, add a splash of vinegar.
If you’re looking to turn up the heat along with the flavor, our Mango Habanero Wings are just what you’re looking for. They’re spicy, sticky, and sweet, and if I’m being honest, they’re downright addictive.
They’re the kind of wings that disappear fast at game day parties or weekend cookouts. Once you try them, you’ll never look at plain buffalo wings the same way again.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 – 3 days. They can be stored frozen without the sauce for up to 2 months. Thaw, reheat, then toss in sauce.
Reheat in a 375°F preheated oven (or airfryer) for 10–12 minutes to keep them crispy. Avoid microwaving; it will make the wings soggy.
What goes well with Mango Habanero Wings?
Blue cheese or buttermilk ranch dressings will cool down the heat, and celery or carrot sticks add a fresh crunch. Pair with a cold beer, and you’re in wing heaven.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely, follow the steps to prepare the chicken. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400°F, then brush the basket or rack with a bit of oil to prevent the wings from sticking. Place the wings into the air fry basket/rack and cook for 30 Minutes, flipping them halfway through the process.
Add water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
Absolutely, use one habanero (with the seeds removed) or swap it for a jalapeño for a milder sauce. You’ll still get flavor without the sweat.
Yes, you can. The sauce can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Just warm it before tossing with the wings.
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Mango Habanero Wings Recipe
Ingredients
Wings
- 2 pounds chicken wings -split at the joints (wingtips discarded or saved for soup)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup mango -cut into cubes
- 3-4 habanero peppers -deseeded and cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon garlic -chopped
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Add all seasoning ingredients to a bowl
- Mix the dry seasonings to combine
- Pat chicken wings dry with a paper towel
- Coat all sides with the Chicken wing dry seasoning rub
- Allow to marinate for 20-30 minutes while the chicken comes to room temperature
- Place on a wire rack and a baking sheet and cook in a preheated 425-degree oven until the chicken wings reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees
- Add the mango, habanero peppers, garlic, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and honey to the bowl of a food processor
- Turn the food processor on low until the texture is smooth
- Once pureed, add the sauce to a sauce pot and heat over medium heat until it gets to a slight boil. Continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Once done, remove from heat and set aside until needed.
- Once the wings reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees, remove them from the oven and brush the wings with the mango habanero sauce.
- Return to the oven for 2-3 minutes so the sauce can cook into the wings.
- Alternatively, you can just toss the wings in the sauce and serve them hot. We like the extra step of putting them back in the oven just so the sauce really sticks to the wings.
Notes
- Mango Pineapple Habanero: Swap half the mango with pineapple chunks for a tropical twist.
- Honey Mustard Mango Habanero: Add a tablespoon of Dijon or stone-ground mustard to the sauce to kick up the flavor.
- Dry Rub Wings: Season wings with a smoky chili rub, then drizzle with a mango habanero glaze instead of coating them.
- Always pat your wings dry before cooking; this helps them cook up crispy.
- Wear gloves when handling habaneros. The oils can linger on your skin and cause burns or irritation anywhere you touch.
- Balance the sauce: if it’s too hot, add a little honey or extra mango for a more balanced flavor. If it’s too sweet, add a splash of vinegar.
They’re definitely on the fiery side thanks to the habaneros, but the sweetness of the mango balances out the heat. You’ll get a bold, tangy bite with a slow burn that lingers.
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