Honey Bourbon Wings

How to make Honey Bourbon Wings

2 lbs Chicken Wings I prefer Smart Chicken wings in the fresh aisle

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

BBQ spice rub:

2 Tbsp Smoked Paprika

1 tsp Garlic Powder

1 tsp Celery Salt

1 Tbsp Brown Sugar

½ tsp Dry Mustard

1 tsp Salt

½ tsp Pepper

1 tsp Onion Powder

¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper

Bourbon sauce:

2 Tbsp brown sugar

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

½ c ketchup

¼ c honey

½ c bourbon

1 tsp corn starch

2 cloves garlic chopped

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

BBQ spice rub:

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.

Bourbon sauce:

Add brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, mustard, bourbon and garlic to a sauce pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Stirring often.

Remove from the heat and set aside.

Wings:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Place rinsed and dried chicken wings in large bowl.

Add olive oil and BBQ Spice Rub to the wings. Mix until wings are well coated.

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.

Place chicken wings on baking sheet in a single layer.

Sprinkle with any additional rub mix.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Turn each wing and continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Dip each wing in the sauce and return to baking sheet.

Bake for an additional 5 – 10 minutes until sauce begins to caramelize and set.

Serve with extra sauce for dipping.