Habanero Red Pepper Jam Wings
Best Jam Wings I’ve ever had..
Over the years I’ve tried peanut butter jelly wings, experimented a little with some grocery store bought jams will little success. They were, in my opinion, ok but didn’t have that chicken wing taste. Too much jelly masking the flavor of the chicken wing.
However, after attending a local fair in Durham, CT I came across a local vendor, Uncle Carney’s Bootleg Jams. My eye was drawn to the word ‘Habanero’ across many of their Jars so I had to give them a try. Each and every one had a great unique flavor with a nice kick. I was instantly sold. I purchased Habanero Mango Pineapple, Habanero Redbell Pepper, and Habanero Raspberry. I couldn’t wait to try these. Mango Pineapple is my favorite but Redbell pepper has the most kick.
The flyer that came with the Jams indicated they were great for wings and suggested placing right on top of your cooked wings. While that does work, I’ve found the best balance for me was to add butter to achieve the right level of consistency and balance of Jam to wing ratio.
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Habanero Jam Chicken Wing Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Butter A little more or less per taste/consistency
- 5 tsp Uncle Carneys Bootleg Habanero Red Pepper Jam Add extra for desired thickness
- 1/4 tsp XXX Cayenne Pepper Powder Optional – already spicy but this certainly kicks it up a notch
Instructions
- Place a small pot on medium heat
- Add butter and stir till fully melted
- Add jam, break up and stir with a spatula till an even consistency
- Optional – Add cayenne pepper and stir
- Place wings in a large bowl, dump sauce on top of wings, toss wings in the bowl till fully covered
- Tip: Don't waste any sauce! Use your spatula to scrape out any remaining sauce from the pot and then the bowl pouring back on the wings once plated. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal Serving: 1 wingFrequently Asked Questions
How spicy are habanero red pepper jam wings?
They bring a real sweet heat. Of the three Uncle Carney's habanero jams we picked up, the Redbell Pepper has the most kick, and the optional 1/4 tsp of XXX cayenne turns it up another notch. For milder wings, skip the cayenne and use a little more butter. If you want even more fire, try our Son of Zombie XXX hot wing sauce.
Why mix the jam with butter instead of spooning it straight onto the wings?
The flyer that came with the jam suggests putting it right on top of cooked wings, and that does work. We found that melting the jam into butter gives the right consistency and a better balance of jam to wing, so the jelly doesn't mask the chicken flavor. Add a little more or less butter until the consistency is right for you.
How should I cook the wings before tossing them in the jam sauce?
This recipe covers the sauce, so cook your wings however you like, as long as they come out crispy and reach 165°F (74°C) inside. Our Crispy Baked Wings method (baking powder and salt, then 280°F and 425°F on a wire rack) makes a good base. Toss the cooked wings in a large bowl with the sauce, then scrape every last bit from the pot and bowl over them once plated.
Can I use a different jam, or make more sauce?
The same butter-and-jam method should work with other pepper jams. Besides the Habanero Redbell Pepper, we picked up Uncle Carney's Habanero Mango Pineapple and Habanero Raspberry, and each had a great flavor with a nice kick. Mango Pineapple is our favorite. The recipe uses 2 tbsp butter and 5 tsp jam for 12 wings, so scale both up for a bigger batch, and add extra jam if you want a thicker sauce.