These Peach & Morita Pepper Wings offer a delightful blend of sweet and smoky flavors, making them a perfect appetizer or main course for any gathering.
Ingredients
🍗 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🧂 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
🧂 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
🧂 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
🧂 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil
🍑 1 cup peach preserves
🌶️ 2 dried morita peppers
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🍯 2 tablespoons honey
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Equipment
• Baking sheet with wire rack
• Small saucepan
• Blender or food processor
• Mixing bowls
• Tongs
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Calories & Macros (per serving)
• Calories: 300
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fat: 18g
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken Wings
o Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
o In a large mixing bowl, combine the salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
o Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
o Toss the wings in the spice mixture until evenly coated.
o Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
o Arrange the wings on a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack.
o Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and cooked through.
2. Prepare the Peach & Morita Pepper Sauce
o While the wings are baking, remove the stems and seeds from the dried morita peppers.
o Place the peppers in a small saucepan and cover with water.
o Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until softened.
o Drain the peppers and transfer to a blender or food processor.
o Add the peach preserves, minced garlic, honey, and lime juice.
o Blend until smooth.
o Transfer the sauce back to the saucepan and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
3. Coat the Wings
o Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven.
o Place the wings in a large mixing bowl.
o Pour the warm peach and morita pepper sauce over the wings.
o Toss to coat evenly.
4. Serve
o Transfer the sauced wings to a serving platter.
o Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
o Serve immediately.
Cooking and Serving Tips
• Heat Level: Adjust the number of morita peppers to control the spiciness of the sauce.
• Serving Suggestions: Pair with celery sticks and ranch dressing for a classic accompaniment.
• Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.
Enjoy your flavorful Peach & Morita Pepper Wings!