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Spicy Mango Wings

Spicy Mango Wings

Spice up your dinner with Spicy Mango Wings. Sweet, tangy, and perfectly spicy, this tropical twist on classic wings is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 900 g chicken wings
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil (vegetable, grapeseed, olive)
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 ripe mangos cubed
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Juice and zest of 2 limes
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup water

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Blender or food processor
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) or air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and toss them in oil until fully coated.
  3. In a small bowl, mix kosher salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and baking powder, then sprinkle over the wings and toss.
  4. Spread the wings on the rack or in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece.
  5. Bake the wings for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, or check after 20 minutes if using an air fryer.
  6. Combine mango cubes, melted butter, minced garlic, hot sauce, honey, lime juice, lime zest, cayenne, chili powder, salt, and water in a blender and blend until smooth.
  7. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Pour the warm sauce over the cooked wings and toss gently to ensure each piece is coated.
  9. Serve immediately with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side, garnished with extra lime wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 28gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For juicier wings, brine them in saltwater for 30 minutes before seasoning. Adjust the heat by varying the cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Don’t skip the baking powder—it really contributes to crispiness! Leftover wings can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness. You can substitute chicken drumsticks for a meatier option or use tofu for a vegetarian twist.
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