BAKED CITRUS WINGS WITH SPICY AVOCADO GREEK YOGURT DIPPING SAUCE

Baked Citrus Wings with Spicy Avocado Greek Yogurt Dipping Sauce image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 avocado, halved, pitted and flesh scooped out
1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Juice of 2 limes
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for the oiling the baking sheets
4 pounds split chicken wings, wing tips removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup pineapple preserves
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
Juice of 2 limes
Juice of 2 oranges
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine the yogurt, avocado, jalapeno, lime juice, 2 tablespoons water and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a blender and puree until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Generously oil 2 rimmed baking sheets.
Toss the wings with 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper and divide them between the 2 prepared baking sheets, spreading them out into a single layer. Bake until very crispy, about 55 minutes.
While the wings cook, combine the pineapple preserves, ginger, lime juice, orange juice, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer briskly until the liquid becomes syrupy and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 8 minutes.
Transfer the baked wings to a large bowl and toss them with the citrus glaze and scallions. Serve with the dipping sauce.