Guava BBQ Glazed Chicken Wings (Printable)

Juicy wings with sweet and smoky guava BBQ glaze, caramelized to perfection for any gathering.

# What You'll 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 set 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 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 cooked wings to a large bowl. Pour half the glaze over and toss to coat evenly.
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 hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like summer barbecue had a tropical vacation and came back with the best stories.
  • The glaze gets sticky and caramelized under the broiler, creating this satisfying sheen that makes people reach for more.
  • You can make them in under an hour with zero fussy techniques, just honest oven roasting and a glaze that practically makes itself.
02 -
  • Drying the wings properly before roasting is the one non negotiable step that separates crispy wings from sad steamed ones, so don't skip it even if you're in a rush.
  • The glaze firms up as it cools, so if you want to serve them at a gathering, make it minutes before plating because it hardens on room temperature wings.
03 -
  • If guava paste isn't sitting in your pantry like it was in mine, mango or apricot preserves work beautifully as a stand in without changing the spirit of the recipe.
  • Letting the glaze cool slightly before the final toss helps it stick better instead of just sliding off the wings.
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