Mango Habanero Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 30 chickens wing sections
• 1 , 12 ounce
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 6 habaneros peppers , stemmed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 0.5 cups butter
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse chicken wings and pat dry with paper towels. Place onto a baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate until sauce is finished.

2. 2

   Purée mango nectar, brown sugar, habanero peppers, soy sauce, Sriracha, and vinegar in a food processor (habanero seeds will still be visible). Remove the food processor lid carefully as the pepper fumes can be strong.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Immediately add mango-habanero mixture and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in honey. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is reduced by 75% and thickened to a glaze, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

4. 4

   While the sauce is cooking, place a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place cornstarch in a resealable plastic bag.

5. 5

   Remove wings from the refrigerator and toss in small batches in cornstarch to lightly coat. Place in a single layer onto a plate.

6. 6

   Fry 5 to 6 wings at a time in hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then place on the baking sheet in the preheated oven to keep warm while you fry remaining batches.

7. 7

   Remove wings from the oven and place into a large bowl. Pour 1/2 of the hot sauce over top and mix to coat. Continue adding sauce until wings are coated to your liking.