Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drums
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 cup fresh mango purée
  • 2 small habanero peppers, seeded and minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp Sriracha

Instructions:

  1. Pat the chicken wings extremely dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
  2. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
  3. Place the coated wings on a wire rack in the refrigerator for 30 minutes uncovered to dry the skin.
  4. Arrange wings on a wire rack over a baking sheet or in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  5. Cook in air fryer at 400°F (204°C) for 20-25 minutes, or in oven at 425°F (218°C) for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through until deep golden brown.
  6. Place mango purée, minced habanero, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and Sriracha in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  7. Toss the hot, crispy wings in the glaze until fully coated.