Who Makes The Spiciest Wings…

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken Wings (fresh, split at joints)
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder (helps crisp the skin)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (kosher)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted)
• 0.25 cup Hot Sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
• 2 Habanero Pepper (finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons Mango Puree (adds sweet heat)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika (adds depth)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 425°F (220°C) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

2. Dry and Season Wings

   Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, toss them with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.

   Time: PT10M

3. Bake First Half

   Place the seasoned wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, keeping the rack so air circulates all sides.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 425°F

4. Prepare Atomic Sauce

   While the wings bake, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in hot sauce, minced habanero, mango puree, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Simmer gently for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

   Time: PT5M

5. Flip and Finish Baking

   Remove the baking sheet, flip each wing, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 425°F

6. Toss Wings in Sauce

   Transfer the baked wings to a large bowl. Pour the hot atomic sauce over them and toss until every piece is fully coated.

   Time: PT5M

7. Optional Broil for Char

   For extra char and stickiness, place the sauced wings under the broiler for 2 minutes, watching closely.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Broil

8. Rest and Serve

   Allow the wings to rest for 5 minutes before serving to let the sauce set.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

600

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

20g

Fat

40g

Fiber

0g