Bourbon BBQ Chicken Wings
Deliciously sweet, spicy, and sticky, these chicken wings are a guaranteed crowd favorite, so you may want to make a larger batch. Serve with the cooling dipping sauce and plenty of crudités alongside your favorite hot sauce.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat and set aside.
- 2
Place the chicken wings in a large mixing bowl and rub with the smoked paprika and olive oil; season to taste, then arrange in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, combine all barbecue sauce ingredients (except the butter) in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Test and adjust the seasoning, then stir in the butter.
Note: barbecue sauce ingredients include the following: ketchup, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, bourbon whisky, dark brown sugar or honey, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, butter, salt/pepper.
You may also use your favorite BBQ sauce if you’re looking for a shortcut!
- 4
Reserve 1/3 cup of sauce and brush the remainder over the wings; roast until fully cooked and caramelized (about 25 minutes). Remove from the oven and toss the wings with the reserved sauce.
- 5
Stir all dipping sauce ingredients (sour cream, mayo, yogurt, hot sauce, and lemon juice) in a small bowl until well combined; season to taste.
- 6
Serve the wings alongside the dipping sauce and crudités.
- 7
The sauces can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge until needed.
