Bourbon Molasses BBQ Wings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
• 0.5 cup Kentucky bourbon
• 0.5 cup Unsulfured molasses
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper(optional)
• 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a wire rack for maximum airflow.

2. 2

   Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels, then toss them in a bowl with salt, black pepper, and half of the smoked paprika.

3. 3

   Arrange the wings in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

4. 4

   While the wings bake, combine bourbon, molasses, ketchup, cider vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and remaining spices in a medium saucepan.

5. 5

   Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

6. 6

   Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

7. 7

   Pour the warm bourbon molasses sauce over the wings and toss thoroughly until every wing is heavily coated.

8. 8

   Return the coated wings to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to allow the glaze to caramelize and become tacky.