Firecracker BBQ Chicken Wings – A Copycat Street Food Sensation

Allergens

Contains gluten, soy, and dairy.

Ingredients

• 1. 24 chicken wings 2. 1 cup hot sauce 3. 1/2 cup honey 4. 1/4 cup white vinegar 5. 1/4 cup brown sugar 6. 1/4 cup soy sauce 7. 1 tsp garlic powder 8. 1 tsp onion powder 9. 1 tsp smoked paprika 10. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) 11. Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine hot sauce, honey, white vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
4. Pat dry the chicken wings and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Bake the wings for 30 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are cooked through and golden brown.
6. Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the wings and toss them until they are evenly coated.
7. Return the wings to the oven for 5 more minutes to allow the sauce to caramelize.
8. Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

Chef’s Insight

To add an extra layer of flavor to your wings, consider marinating them in buttermilk for 1-2 hours before baking.

Notes

For a spicier wing, you can add more cayenne pepper or even leave the seeds in the hot sauce.