Ahhhhhh. Yum. And easy. These mango barbecue wings hit the spot. Just the right amount of tropical fruitiness. Just the right hint of barbecue sauce. Now, if I wanted to, I could make it more fruity. Or use a totally different barbecue sauce and come up with a new tasting wing. That’s the beauty of this recipe.
I went with a pretty tame sauce for the BBQ part of these mango barbecue wings. I wanted a hint of smokiness, with just a little spiciness. Next time, I may go for a hotter version, but add more Mango nectar so I still get that fruity flavor. You can also make this sauce using other juices, such as orange, pineapple or grape.
I store my leftover homemade sauces in squeeze bottles. If refrigerated, I set them out an hour before using so they come to room temperature. You don’t want to put cold sauce on hot wings!
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Mango Barbecue Wings
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds chicken wings flats and drumettes separated, tips saved to make stock
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups mango nectar more or less, to taste
- 6 tablespoons barbecue sauce more or less, to taste
Instructions
- Season the wings with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, combine mango nectar and barbecue sauce in a medium pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer and continue simmering, stirring often, until reduced by half. This will take 20-30 minutes.
- Reduce heat to keep warm until ready to use.
- Once the wings are done, toss with the sauce and serve.
Nutrition
Nutritional values are approximate and will not include any store-bought wing sauce or seasoning nutritional values.
