Habanero Chicken Wings

Ingredients:

• Habanero Chicken Wings

  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 

• Directions

  Habanero Chicken Wings

  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.

   

• Notes

  Nutrition:

  
  Calories: 669 
  Fat: 29g 
  Carbs: 30.3g 
  Protein: 69.1g 

  Additional Notes

  
  Adjust the spiciness by adding more or fewer habanero peppers or add an extra tablespoon of honey to balance the heat.
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