Mango Jerk Wings

This Mango Jerk Wings recipe pairs a nuanced jerk flavor with the tropical sweetness of mangoes. You will never make wings another way again!

Ingredients

• Olive Oil & Chopped Onion: A dynamic duo to kickstart the flavor party – sautéing the onion in olive oil unlocks its sweetness.
• Mango Madness: Fresh mango slices and cubes for that tropical, fruity twist.
• Citrus Splash: A pour of lime or lemon juice, adding a zing that balances the mango’s sweetness.
• Juice It Up: Mango nectar or orange juice – either way, you’re infusing these wings with fruity fun.
• Sweetness Galore: Brown sugar and honey team up to glaze these wings in sticky, sweet deliciousness.
• Spice Parade: Allspice, ginger, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne, nutmeg, cloves, and garlic powder – this spice squad brings the heat, the sweet, and everything in between.
• Chicken Wings: The main event, ready to be transformed by the marinade into something unforgettable.
• Salt and Pepper: The classic finish, because sometimes simple is just perfect.

How to Make Mango Jerk Wings

• Add olive oil to pan then cook onion until tender.
• Next saute mango until tender.
• Add mango, lime or lemon juice and mango nectar or orange juice, brown sugar, honey and all spices to blender or food processor and grind until smooth. If it needs to thin a bit more, add a little bit more juice.
• Pour marinade into a large ziploc bag and submerge chicken in marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with non stick foil or parchment paper.
• Remove chicken from marinade and season on both sides with remaining salt and pepper.
• Bake chicken on first side for 15 minutes then turn over. For more flavor, feel free to baste chicken with marinade during cooking. Cook for another 10-15 minutes or until chicken is completely done, marinade is sticky on chicken and it is browned.

How to Store and Reheat

To keep your Mango Jerk Wings tasting fresh, let them cool down, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready for a flavorful encore, reheat them in the oven at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until they’re heated through and the skin gets crispy again. This method helps to maintain their juicy goodness and that irresistible jerk spice kick!

How to Serve

• Southern Macaroni and Cheese: The creamy, cheesy goodness of this classic mac and cheese makes a comforting counterpoint to the spicy kick of the wings.
• Southern Collard Greens: Add a touch of Southern charm with these flavorful greens. They bring a hearty, earthy balance to the meal.
• Jollof Rice: This vibrant, spiced rice dish not only matches the wings in boldness but also adds a delightful global twist to your plate.
• Jiffy Cornbread: A slice of sweet, buttery cornbread works wonders in mopping up those delicious jerk flavors.

Love Mango Recipes?  Try These!

If you are looking for more amazing mango recipes, check these out:

• Forget classic lemon bars, these Mango Lemon Bars are irresistible!
• For the most incredible punch, try this Mango Citrus Fruit Punch.
• For the ultimate salmon burger, try this Mango Jerk Salmon Burgers.

Mango Jerk Wings

This Mango Jerk Wings recipe pairs a nuanced jerk flavor with the tropical sweetness of mangoes. You will never make wings another way again!

3.38 from 16 votes

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 hours hours

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 177kcal

Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1/2 medium onion chopped
• ▢ 1 1/2 cups mango sliced and cubed
• ▢ 1/4 cup lime or lemon juice
• ▢ 2/3 cup mango nectar or orange juice
• ▢ 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey
• ▢ 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ginger
• ▢ 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• ▢ 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• ▢ 1 1/2 pounds chicken wings disjointed
• ▢ Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Add olive oil to pan then cook onion until tender.
• Next saute mango until tender.
• Add mango, lime or lemon juice and mango nectar or orange juice, brown sugar, honey and all spices to blender or food processor and grind until smooth. If it needs to thin a bit more, add a little bit more juice.
• Pour marinade into a large ziploc bag and submerge chicken in marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with non stick foil or parchment paper.
• Remove chicken from marinade and season on both sides with remaining salt and pepper.
• Bake chicken on first side for 15 minutes then turn over. For more flavor, feel free to baste chicken with marinade during cooking. Cook for another 10-15 minutes or until chicken is completely done, marinade is sticky on chicken and it is browned.

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate in the jerk sauce for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. 

To keep your Mango Jerk Wings tasting fresh, let them cool down, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready for a flavorful encore, reheat them in the oven at 375°F for about 10-15 minutes, or until they’re heated through and the skin gets crispy again. This method helps to maintain their juicy goodness and that irresistible jerk spice kick!

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

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