Firecracker BBQ Chicken Wings with Spicy Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs (in mayonnaise), Gluten (if using gluten-containing ingredients)

Ingredients

• 24 chicken wings (whole)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
• 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank's RedHot)
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce:
• 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the BBQ Chicken Wings: In a large bowl, combine BBQ sauce, hot sauce, honey, soy sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Mix well. Add chicken wings to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Refrigerate for 2 4 hours or overnight for best results.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Grill the wings until cooked through and slightly charred, about 15 20 minutes, turning occasionally.
3. While the wings are grilling, prepare the Spicy Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, combine blue cheese crumbles, mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Once the wings are cooked through, transfer them to a serving platter or tray and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

Don't be afraid to experiment with different hot sauces or add more cayenne for an extra kick!

Notes

Adjust the level of spiciness according to personal preference by altering the amount of hot sauce or cayenne pepper used.