Guava BBQ Glazed Chicken Wings (Printable Version)

Crispy wings with sweet guava BBQ glaze, ready in under an hour.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2.5 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

→ Guava BBQ Glaze

05 - 0.5 cup guava paste or guava jelly
06 - 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
12 - 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat wings dry with paper towels. Toss in a large bowl with salt, black pepper, and vegetable oil until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crisp.
04 - Combine guava paste, BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking until the guava melts and glaze becomes smooth, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer roasted wings to a large bowl. Pour half the glaze over wings and toss to coat thoroughly.
06 - Return glazed wings to the rack and broil for 2 to 3 minutes until caramelized.
07 - Toss wings with remaining glaze before serving. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The unique guava glaze provides a sophisticated sweet-and-smoky profile.
  • Roasting on a wire rack ensures maximum crispiness without deep-frying.
  • Highly adaptable for gluten-free diets with simple pantry swaps.
  • The final broil creates a beautiful, caramelized exterior that is finger-licking good.
02 -
  • Always pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels before oiling; moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  • Keep a close eye on the wings during the final broiling step, as the high sugar content in the guava and honey can burn quickly.
  • Using a wire rack is essential as it allows hot air to circulate under the wings, preventing them from sitting in their own juices.
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