Traditional Pub Wings Recipe
Tossed with your choice of sauce: Sweet Bourbon BBQ
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Ingredients
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Wings
Sweet Bourbon BBQ Sauce
Method
Wings Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
- 2
Season the Wings
In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and baking powder. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.
- 3
Arrange the Wings
Place the seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack. This allows for air circulation and helps them become crispy.
- 4
Bake the Wings
Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Sweet Bourbon BBQ Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, bourbon, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
Final Steps
- 7
Toss Wings in Sauce
Once the wings are baked, remove them from the oven and place them in a large bowl. Pour the Sweet Bourbon BBQ sauce over the wings and toss until they are well coated.
- 8
Serve
Serve the wings immediately with extra sauce on the side if desired. Enjoy your traditional pub wings!