Bourbon-Spiced Chicken Wings Duo: Maple-Glazed And Classic

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken wings (drums and flats)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil (for coating)
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
2. Pat the wings dry and season them with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of cayenne.
3. Whisk together the bourbon, maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for the Maple Glazed batch, and whisk together bourbon, hot sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for the Non-Maple batch.
4. Divide the seasoned wings into two batches and toss one batch with the Maple Glazed marinade and the other with the Bourbon-Hot Sauce marinade.
5. Marinate the two batches for 25–30 minutes to develop flavor.
6. Arrange the wings on the prepared rack in a single layer, leaving space between pieces.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway for even browning.
8. Simmer the maple glaze and the bourbon-hot sauce glaze separately with butter until glossy and thickened.
9. Toss each batch of wings in its respective glaze and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes to set, then finish with a light dusting of salt and serve.