Honey Bourbon Chicken Wings

Honey Bourbon Chicken Wings are a perfect blend of sweet and smoky flavors, featuring tender chicken wings coated in a rich honey bourbon sauce.

Course Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Author Jill Machovsky

Equipment

Baking Sheet

Ingredients

▢ 2 pounds Chicken Wings
▢ 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

Prepare the BBQ Spice Rub

Combine all of the spice rub ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Set aside.
2 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Celery Salt, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1/2 teaspoon Dry Mustard, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Prepare the Wings

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
Thoroughly dry the chicken wings, then place them in a large bowl.
2 pounds Chicken Wings
Drizzle the olive oil over the wings and sprinkle the BBQ spice rub over them. Toss the wings until they are evenly coated.
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle any remaining BBQ spice rub over the wings.
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Make the Honey Bourbon Sauce

In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, honey, bourbon, chopped garlic, and Dijon mustard.
2 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/2 cup Ketchup, 1/4 cup Honey, 1/2 cup Bourbon, 1 teaspoon Corn Starch, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Let it cook for about 10 minutes until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Finish the Wings

Bake for 20 minutes. Turn each wing and continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes.
Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and dip each one in the Honey Bourbon Sauce, making sure they are well-coated.
Place the sauced wings back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the sauce caramelizes and sets.
Serve the wings hot with extra Honey Bourbon Sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

Flip for Even Cooking: Turning the wings halfway through cooking ensures they cook evenly on both sides.

Sauce Consistency: When making the honey bourbon sauce, simmer it until it thickens slightly. This will help the sauce cling better to the wings.

Experiment with Spice Levels: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper in the BBQ spice rub to suit your heat preference. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the honey bourbon sauce.

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