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Flavorful Honey Bourbon BBQ Chicken Wings with Sticky Glaze

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These honey bourbon BBQ chicken wings feature a sticky, sweet, and smoky glaze that balances warmth and depth, perfect for quick parties or a comforting snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, fresh or thawed, tips removed if preferred
  • 1/3 cup honey (113g)
  • 1/4 cup bourbon (60ml)
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (120ml)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (15ml)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (2.5g)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5g)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper for heat or swap honey with maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Toss wings in olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Place wings evenly on the wire rack.
  3. Bake wings for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
  4. While wings bake, combine honey, bourbon, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. When wings are done, toss them immediately in the warm glaze using tongs to coat well. Return wings to the wire rack.
  6. Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes to set the glaze and achieve a sticky, glossy finish.
  7. Serve warm, optionally sprinkled with extra smoked paprika or fresh herbs.

Notes

Pat wings dry before seasoning for crispiness. Use a wire rack for even cooking and to avoid soggy skin. Simmer glaze gently to avoid burning honey. Toss wings in warm glaze immediately after baking for best coating. Wings can be made in an air fryer at 400°F for 25 minutes, shaking halfway, then glazed and air fried 2-3 more minutes.

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