Habanero Hot Wings – Cp 8/96

Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
Fiery, crispy chicken wings tossed in a spicy habanero butter glaze
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Habanero Hot Wings – Cp 8/96

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 75.0

Description

These Habanero Hot Wings deliver an intense, fruity heat that lingers on the palate. The chicken wings are baked until golden and crispy, then tossed in a rich mixture of melted butter, fresh minced garlic, lemon juice, and vinegar. The key is using fresh habanero peppers, carefully chopped after removing the seeds to control the spice level. This dish is perfect for game day gatherings, spicy food challenges, or as a bold starter for a dinner party. The combination of tangy citrus and fiery peppers creates a complex flavor profile that balances the richness of the butter. Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing to cool down the burn.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure they get crispy.
  3. Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While wings are baking, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
  6. Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped habanero peppers, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  8. Once wings are done, place them in a large mixing bowl.
  9. Pour the hot habanero butter sauce over the wings and toss gently until evenly coated.
  10. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 75.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.0g14%
Saturated Fat 5.5g28%
Cholesterol 23.5mg8%
Sodium 10.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 0.8g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: habanero, wings, hot wings, spicy, chicken, garlic, butter, lemon, vinegar, appetizer, party food, game day, crispy, glaze, pepper, heat, finger food, bbq, grill, oven baked
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