Sticky Guava-Lime BBQ Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken wings split and patted dry
- 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup guava paste or thick guava jelly
- ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari; 1–2 tsp hot sauce
- Cilantro and lime wedges to serve
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425°F. Toss wings with oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Arrange on a rack over a lined baking sheet.
- Roast 40–45 minutes, turning once, until crisp and at least 165°F internally.
- Simmer guava, barbecue sauce, lime juice, zest, soy sauce, and hot sauce 4–6 minutes until smooth; add a splash of water if necessary.
- Toss wings in warm glaze; return to oven 3–5 minutes to set the glaze. Garnish with cilantro and lime.
Notes
Chef Monica’s Kitchen Tip:
Dry wings uncovered in the refrigerator before cooking for extra crispness; glaze at the end.
Dry wings uncovered in the refrigerator before cooking for extra crispness; glaze at the end.