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This Big Green Egg Mango Habanero Chicken Wings recipe is a surefire way to impress your guests and bring a tropical vibe to your backyard barbecue. The Big Green Egg infuses the wings with a unique smokiness that perfectly complements the sweet and spicy glaze. Give this recipe a try, and let us know how it turns out in the comments below! Happy grilling, and remember—every great BBQ starts with The BBQ Buddha.
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Crafting the Mango & Habanero Glaze
To create this delicious glaze, gather one ripe mango, a destemmed, deseeded, and minced habanero pepper, ¼ cup of honey, ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar, two teaspoons of soy sauce, and ¼ cup of water. Combine these ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally, allowing the water to evaporate and the mango to soften. Once the mixture is ready, transfer it to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. This glaze will serve as both a coating and dipping sauce for the wings, delivering an irresistible balance of heat and sweetness.
Setting Up the Big Green Egg
Prepare your Big Green Egg for indirect cooking (using the ConvEGGtor) at 350°F. This temperature ensures the wings will cook evenly, achieving a crispy exterior and tender interior. Select your preferred wood chips—apple or pecan are excellent options—and add them to enhance the smoky flavor. Allow the Egg to stabilize at the desired temperature while you prepare the wings.
Prepping the Wings
Remove two pounds of chicken wings from the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature. This step promotes even cooking. Toss the wings with one tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring each piece is lightly coated. Season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. For those seeking additional complexity, feel free to substitute your favorite BBQ rub for the salt and pepper.
Cooking and Glazing the Wings
Place the wings on the grill grate and cook for 20 minutes before flipping them. Let the wings cook for an additional 20 minutes, until they reach a deep golden brown and register an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the wings from the grill and toss them generously with the mango and habanero glaze. Return the glazed wings to the grill and cook for another 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to set and create a sticky, caramelized coating. Once ready, serve the wings with extra glaze on the side for dipping. These wings are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Big Green Egg Mango Habanero Wings
Ingredients
For the Glaze:
- 1 large, ripe mango
- 1 habanero pepper, destemmed, deseeded, deveined, and minced
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
For the wings:
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Kosher salt and pepper
Instructions
Make the glaze:
- Combine all glaze ingredients in a saucepan.
- Cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, or until the water evaporates and the mango becomes soft.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Cook the wings
- Preheat your Big Green Egg to 350°F setup for indirect cooking, using apple or pecan wood for a gentle smoky flavor.
- Set the wings out of the refrigerator and let them come to room temperature while the Egg heats up. Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, kosher salt, and pepper. If desired, sprinkle with your favorite BBQ rub for added complexity.
- Place the wings directly on the cooking grate. Cook for 20 minutes, then flip the wings.
- Continue cooking for another 20 minutes, until the wings are deep brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the wings from the grill and toss them in the prepared mango-habanero glaze.
- Return the glazed wings to the grill and cook for an additional 10 minutes to set the glaze. Save some of the glaze for dipping after the wings have been cooked.
- Serve immediately, with extra glaze on the side for dipping.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
