Strawberry Habanero and Jalapeño Pepper Oven-Baked Wings

Gotta love ❤️ that sweet heat! Some of you who know me might be slightly confused (especially if you’ve read some other posts that involve any level of spice, spice and I don’t get along), but I can assure you that these strawberry habanero and jalapeño pepper oven-baked wings will satisfy any spicy and sweet chicken wing appetite!

These delicious chicken wings are oven-baked to perfection and tossed in a sweet and spicy homemade strawberry hot pepper sauce.

A Brief History of Chicken Wings

It’s widely accepted that Buffalo wings were invented in 1964 by Teressa Bellissimo. At the time, Bellissimo was the co-owner of the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. She made the wings for her son and his friends as a late-night snack. The wings were such a hit, they were added to the menu the very next day.

According to the National Chicken Council, in the 1980s, consumers started to prefer boneless-skinless breast meat, so the wings became an inexpensive by-product. Instead of throwing out the wings, restaurants realized they could sell the wings for cheap and still make a profit.

It didn’t take long for chicken wings to gain popularity and they quickly became a football fan’s favorite snack. The National Chicken Council predicted that 1.33 billion wings would be consumed by Americans during the 2017 Super Bowl.

Strawberry Habanero and Jalapeño Pepper Chicken Wing Ingredients

• 2 pounds (about 9 pieces) chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 cup fresh and sweet strawberry fruit spread or (strawberry jam)
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper, deseeded and deveined, chopped
• 2 habanero peppers, deseeded and deveined, chopped

Ingredient Notes

• Wings are packaged in different ways. The cheapest option is to purchase them fresh, as entire pieces. If you purchase them as whole pieces, you will have to separate the wings into the flat and drummette sections. This will obviously take a little extra time but it isn’t difficult. The easier, but slightly more expensive option is to purchase the wings (fresh or frozen) already separated into the flat and drummette sections.
• I deseeded and deveined the jalapeño and habanero. If you’d like more heat, you can leave the veins and seeds.
• I highly recommend making your own homemade strawberry fruit spread (linked in the ingredient list) but, if you’re short on time, you can use store-bought strawberry jam.

Recipe Notes

• Cooking times will vary depending on the oven and the amount of wings you’re making.
• For easy clean-up, use parchment paper on your non-stick baking sheet.
• You can prepare your wings ahead of time and make them later. Season the wings according to the recipe and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 6 hours. When you’re ready to cook them, follow the recipe directions.

Equipment Needed for Strawberry Habanero and Jalapeño Pepper Wings

• 1 medium-sized mixing bowl
• Tongs
• 1 non-stick baking sheet

How to Make Strawberry Habanero and Jalapeño Pepper Wings

1. Make Fresh and Sweet Strawberry Fruit Spread (If you’re using store-bought jam, you can skip to the next step).
   
2. Preheat your oven to 425° F.
3. Place wings on a non-stick baking sheet and season both sides with salt and pepper.
   
4. Bake the wings at 425° F for 20 minutes.
5. Add jalapeño peppers, habanero peppers, and a pinch of salt and pepper to homemade strawberry fruit spread or store-bought strawberry jam and mix well to combine.
   
6. Using tongs, flip all of the wings over and cook for an additional 25 minutes. The wings are done when they have reached a minimum internal temperature of 165° F.
   
7. Once the wings are done, place them in a medium-sized mixing bowl, pour the strawberry habanero and jalapeño pepper sauce on top, and mix to combine.
   
8. Serve and enjoy!
   

How to Use This Chicken Wing Recipe

These wings are awesome alone or go well with any appetizer spread. If you’re doing a spread, check out my Mango Jalapeño, Crispy Oven-Baked, Garlic Parmesan, Hot Pepper Honey, and Lemon Pepper Wing Recipes!

Wings and pizza go together like peanut butter and jelly! Make it a meal with some delicious, Chewy, Cheesy, and oh so Easy Homemade Pepperoni Pizza!

The beauty of Flavor Ratios is that we blend flavor combinations according to OUR own preferences. All recipes you find on this site serve as a guide. Who am I, to limit the amount of habanero peppers you put in your wing sauce? That would be wrong, and honestly, it’d keep me awake at night knowing your appetizer could’ve been better!

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