How to Make Honey Habanero Chicken Wings | Oven, Grill or Smoker

Preheat the Yoder smokers ys640s pellet grill to 450°F.

In a skillet, combine 1/2 cup mango habanero hot sauce, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/2 cup butter. Warm until melted.

Grate 4 teaspoons of garlic and 2 teaspoons of ginger using a microplane and add to the sauce mixture.

Mix equal parts jerk rub and cornstarch in a bowl.

Prepare 4.5 to 5 pounds of chicken wings, divided into drumettes and flats. Spray with duck fat.

Dust the wings with the jerk rub and cornstarch mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Preheat a lodge bakeware pan with a little oil in the oven until sizzling.

Add the seasoned wings to the hot pan and cook for about 8 minutes until the bottoms are crispy.

Flip the wings to cook evenly on both sides until they reach an internal temperature of 175-180°F, checking after another 5 minutes.

Remove the flats from the pan once they reach the target temperature, leaving the drumettes for an additional minute if needed.

Pour the honey habanero wing sauce over the cooked wings and toss in a large mixing bowl to coat.

Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Equipment Needed

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