Habanero chicken wings
This habanero chicken wings recipe delivers a spicy kick perfect for any gathering. The wings are marinated in a flavorful mixture of habanero...
Spice up your wings with true Mexican fire!
Turn any gathering into a fiesta with these Habanero Chicken Wings — a bold blend of heat, sweetness, and tang inspired by Mexico’s vibrant street flavors. Each bite delivers that perfect crunch-meets-kick combo, balanced with the unmistakable warmth of habanero chiles and the zest of lime.
Whether you’re grilling for game day, hosting a backyard cookout, or just craving something daringly different, these wings bring the Mexico Rico spirit to your table — authentic, exciting, and made to be shared.
Get ready to taste the wings that prove “rico” means more than flavor — it means attitude.
Let’s get cooking.
2 lbs. chicken wings
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 tbsp butter
1 cup hot sauce
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp paprika
La Costeña habanero peppers (to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken wings with the flour, salt and pepper until completely coated.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 3
Place the pork shoulder in the slow cooker.
Step 4
In a saucepan over a low flame, melt the butter and add the hot sauce, garlic, habanero peppers (drained,) honey and paprika. Bring to a boil.
Step 5
Transfer the wing sauce to a blender and blitz until smooth.
Step 6
Remove the wings from the oven, transfer them into a mixing bowl and toss them with the wings sauce.
Step 7
Serve with a cheese dip and celery sticks.
Calories: 669
Fat: 29g
Carbs: 30.3g
Protein: 69.1g
Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer habanero peppers or add an extra tablespoon of honey to balance the heat.
Nutrition:
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