Sweet and Spicy Peanut Citrus Glaze Wings

1.Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to coat evenly.

2.In a separate medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, ketchup, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt until smooth and fully combined.

3.Pour half of the peanut citrus glaze over the wings, reserving the other half. Toss wings to coat thoroughly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.

4.Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top. Brush the rack lightly with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

5.Arrange marinated wings in a single layer on the rack, shaking off excess marinade. Reserve any marinade left in the bowl.

6.Roast wings for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, pour reserved marinade (from the bowl, not the reserved glaze) into a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.

7.After 25 minutes, brush wings with half of the reserved uncooked glaze. Flip wings and brush the other side. Return to oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until wings are deep golden brown, caramelized, and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 175°F/80°C).

8.Remove wings from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Drizzle with the cooked marinade from the saucepan, then sprinkle with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and optional orange and lime zest for extra brightness.

9.Serve immediately, garnished as desired. Enjoy with extra lime wedges on the side.