CROIX VALLEY: Mango Habanero Wing & BBQ Booster | 198g (7oz) shaker

Sweet Heat, Shaken On

Croix Valley built this booster for cooks who love the mango habanero flavour combination but don't always want a sticky glaze — sometimes a dry, even coat is what the wing actually needs. It's made with the same attention to real fruit and real chilli character that runs through every product to come out of the family's Hudson, Wisconsin kitchen.

The flavour

Front: dried mango sweetness, fruity and bright. Middle: habanero heat builds in fast behind it, more assertive than most dry boosters dare to go. Finish: a warm, lingering burn with the mango sweetness still humming underneath it.

How to cook with it

• Toss wings in a little oil, then shake the booster on heavily — dry heat needs a firmer hand than sauce does.
• Oven method: bake at 200°C for 35-40 minutes, tossing with a fresh dusting halfway through for maximum coverage.
• Air-fryer method: 20 minutes at 190°C, shaking the basket at the 10-minute mark and re-dusting before the final stretch.
• Left-field use: shake it over popcorn or roasted nuts for a sweet-heat snack that disappears fast at any gathering.

In the shaker

A pale golden-orange seasoning with visible dried mango and chilli flecks, slightly coarser than a fine dust.

Ingredients & Dietary

Ingredients (from the brand's label): Sugar, Mango, Salt, Cornstarch, Spices, Habanero Pepper.

Dietary: Vegan, gluten free and no MSG (brand-stated) — always check the physical label.

The Rub Smuggler's Verdict

This is dessert with a temper — mango sweetness first, then the habanero turns up uninvited and takes over the whole room. Shake it on generously, because dry heat needs a heavier hand than sauce ever does. Double down on the fruit-and-fire combo by finishing wings with Fancy Hanks Jalapeno & Peach Hot Sauce once they're off the grill. Sweet potato wedges take a shake too, with Atomic Chicken Honey Mango BBQ Sauce for dipping.

Questions answered

How hot is the Mango Habanero booster?

It carries real habanero heat — medium-hot and noticeably spicier than most dry wing seasonings — balanced by a genuine dried mango sweetness upfront.

Do I need oil to make it stick?

Yes — toss wings in a little oil first so the seasoning clings evenly rather than falling straight off.

Can I use it on anything besides wings?

It works well on grilled shrimp, roasted sweet potato, or even shaken over popcorn for a sweet-heat snack.