Mango Habanero Wings

Instructions

1. Prepare the wings
   Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then place them on a wire rack over a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2. Preheat and bake
   Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the wings for 35-40 minutes until they are crispy and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking time.
3. Make the mango habanero sauce
   While the wings are baking, make the sauce. In a medium saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the diced mango, minced habanero peppers, honey, lime juice, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until the mangos break down.
4. Blend the sauce
   Carefully transfer the hot sauce mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Return the sauce to the saucepan and bring back to a simmer.
5. Thicken the sauce
   In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glaze-like consistency.
6. Glaze the wings
   When the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the mango habanero sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
7. Final broil
   Return the glazed wings to the wire rack and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until the glaze caramelizes and bubbles. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
8. Serve and enjoy
   Transfer the wings to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining sauce. Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side for dipping, along with celery sticks and blue cheese or ranch dressing if desired.