Peach & Mango Hot Wings With Blue Cheese Dip

Get ready for a flavour explosion with our peach & mango hot wings! These crispy chicken wings are marinated and glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce made from Franklin & Sons Refreshing Peach & Mango.

Our tropical Franklin & Sons Refreshing Peach & Mango is the perfect carrier for chilli heat, creating a sweet and spicy sauce to glaze your Sunday afternoon chicken wings.

Paired with a creamy blue cheese dip, they’re the perfect finger food for parties or gatherings. Spicy, sweet and utterly irresistible.

OVERVIEW

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour

INGREDIENTS

For the Wings:

• Olive oil, for drizzling
• 2.5kg chicken wings
• Juice of 2 lemons, divided
• Salt, to taste
• 250ml Franklin & Sons Refreshing Peach & Mango
• 50ml white wine vinegar
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1/2 fresh habanero pepper (adjust to taste)
• 15g dried chopped red chilies (adjust to taste)
• 60g butter
• Oil, for frying

For the Blue Cheese Dip:

• 250g mayonnaise
• 60ml milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 30ml cream
• 120g blue cheese, crumbled
• 2.5g salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the Wings
Pre-heat the oven to 150°C (300°F). Place the chicken wings in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and add the juice of one lemon. Toss to coat the wings evenly. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
2. Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, combine the Franklin & Sons Refreshing Peach & Mango, white wine vinegar, honey and the juice of the remaining lemon. Add half of the habanero pepper (de-seeded if you don’t like it too spicy) and the dried chilies. Bring to a boil and cook until the mixture reduces and becomes syrupy (around 10-15 minutes). Remove the habanero, then stir in the butter until melted and combined. Keep the sauce warm.
3. Fry the Wings
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 200°C (390°F). Once the wings have finished baking, carefully fry them in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
4. Prepare the Blue Cheese Dip
In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, cream, crumbled blue cheese and salt until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Serve
Toss the crispy wings in the warm peach and mango sauce until well coated. Serve hot with the blue cheese dip on the side for dipping.

Top Tip:
Pair with a chilled glass of Franklin & Sons Traditional Dandelion & Burdock to enhance the earthy flavours in the glaze! This recipe is perfect for a simple family dinner with a unique twist.