Hot Hot Habanero Wings
Turn up the heat with these bold and flavorful *Hot Hot Habanero Wings*! Perfectly crispy baked chicken wings are smothered in a fiery homemade habanero sauce that balances the heat of fresh peppers with the tangy sweetness of honey, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar. Enhanced with aromatic cumin and smoky paprika, these wings deliver a kick that spice lovers will adore. Whether you leave the seeds in for maximum heat or tone it down by removing them, this recipe takes just 50 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal appetizer or game-day snack. Serve them fresh out of the oven, garnished with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, and cool them down with a side of ranch or blue cheese dressing. Perfect for those craving bold, spicy chicken wings that pack a real punch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken wings
- 3 whole Habanero peppers
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top to allow airflow around the wings while cooking.
In a large bowl, pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss them with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, and 0.5 teaspoons of black pepper until evenly coated.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared rack and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
While the wings bake, prepare the habanero sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the habanero peppers (seeds removed for less heat, if preferred), garlic cloves, unsalted butter, honey, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
Pour the habanero sauce into a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened and fragrant.
Once the wings are cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm habanero sauce over the wings and toss until they are thoroughly coated.
Serve the wings hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired. Pair with ranch or blue cheese dressing to help cool down the heat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 258.5 g | 331% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.8 g | 379% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 68.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1140 mg | 380% | |
| Sodium | 6181 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.5 g | ||
| Protein | 178.8 g | 358% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1946 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
