Spicy Guava-Glazed Wings

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 5 pounds chicken wings, tips removed
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup guava paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with racks in upper and lower third positions. Line 2 baking sheets using aluminum foil; lightly coat with cooking spray.
2. Sprinkle wings evenly with salt, and arrange in a single layer, skin side up, on prepared baking sheets. Bake until wings are lightly browned and crisp, about 45 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, stir together guava paste, vinegar, honey, soy sauce, oil, red pepper, and smoked paprika in a medium saucepan over medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until guava paste melts and the mixture is smooth and syrupy, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
4. Transfer wings from baking sheets to a large bowl using tongs; discard any accumulated pan juices, and reserve the baking sheets. Toss wings with 1/2 cup glaze until evenly coated. Return chicken to reserved baking sheets, arranging the wings in a single layer. Bake, basting wings occasionally with remaining 1/4 cup glaze, until wings are shiny and lightly charred in spots, 15 minutes. Transfer wings to a platter. Serve hot or warm.