Sweet and Spicy Maple-Chili Chicken Wings with Spiced Sweet Potatoes and Mango Salsa
A vibrant, crowd-pleasing dinner inspired by half-sweet, half-spicy flavors. Crispy chicken wings glisten with maple-chili glaze, paired with maple-roasted sweet potatoes and a bright mango salsa for balance.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 1 lb chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated
- ½ 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ 1/2 tsp salt
- ½ 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- ½ 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- ½ ripe mango, diced
- ½ 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ tbsp lime juice
- ½ tbsp chopped cilantro
- ½ Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with foil and wire rack.
- Toss wings with maple syrup, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; arrange on rack.
- Roast 25 minutes, flip, then roast 10 minutes more until crisp and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, and salt; bake on a separate sheet 25–30 minutes until tender and edges browning.
- Mix mango, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, and a pinch of salt for salsa; chill until serving.
- Serve wings with roasted potatoes and mango salsa; finish with a light drizzle of any pan glaze if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with a simple green salad or steamed rice to balance the heat, and serve mango salsa on the side for bright contrast.
Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven or air fryer until crispy.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 540 |
|---|---|
| fiber | 6 |
| carbs | 48 |
| protein | 34 |
| fat | 22 |
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