Reynaldo’s Cocina 📍
Crispy Mango Pepper Chicken Wings
Crispy Mango Pepper Chicken Wings made with a light cornstarch coating, layered Badia Mango Pepper seasoning, and a buttery finish that delivers sweet heat flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings split drums and flats
Wing Marinade
- 2 tbsp Badia Mango Pepper Seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Sazón seasoning
Crispy Coating
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- For Frying
- Neutral frying oil
Mango Pepper Finish
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp Badia Mango Pepper Seasoning
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- - Small mixing bowl
- Deep fryer or heavy pot
- Wire rack
- Sheet tray
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
- - Large toss bowl
Method
Step 1 — Prep wings.
- Pat wings completely dry.
- Place wings into a large mixing bowl.
Step 2 — Marinate.
- Season wings with:
- Badia Mango Pepper Seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Sazón seasoning
- Toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
- Allow wings to marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 3 — Add crisp coating.
- Sprinkle cornstarch evenly over wings.
- Toss until lightly coated.
- The wings should not appear heavily breaded.
Step 4 — Heat oil.
- Heat frying oil to 375°F.
- Prepare a wire rack for draining.
Step 5 — Fry wings.
- Cook wings in batches.
- Fry approximately 8–10 minutes.
- Turn occasionally.
- Cook until:
- Golden brown
- Crispy
- Fully cooked
- Transfer to wire rack.
Step 6 — Build mango pepper finish.
- Combine melted butter and Badia Mango Pepper Seasoning in a small bowl.
- Mix until fully combined.
Step 7 — Toss.
- Transfer hot wings into a large toss bowl.
- Pour mango pepper butter mixture over wings.
- Toss until evenly coated.
Step 8 — Serve.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
• Cornstarch creates a light crispy texture without heavy breading.
• Seasoning the wings before frying builds flavor into the chicken itself.
• The mango pepper butter finish adds a second layer of sweet heat flavor after frying.
• Toss the wings immediately after frying so the seasoning adheres evenly.
• Fry in batches to help maintain oil temperature and maximize crispness.
• These wings are sweet, peppery, buttery, and built for wing night, game day, or anytime you're craving something different from traditional buffalo wings.
