Irresistibly Spicy Bourbon Buffalo Wings Recipe

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Irresistibly Spicy Bourbon Buffalo Wings Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
65mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 13, 2024

These bourbon buffalo wings are a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that will take your taste buds on a wild ride. The bourbon adds a smoky depth to the traditional buffalo sauce, making these wings a must-have for any game day or weekend barbecue.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 cup hot sauce
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a bowl, mix hot sauce, bourbon, melted butter, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add chicken wings to the bowl and toss to coat.
  4. Place the wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  5. While the wings are baking, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing blue cheese dressing with a dash of bourbon.
  6. Once the wings are cooked through and crispy, remove from the oven and toss in the remaining sauce.
  7. Serve hot with celery sticks and the bourbon-infused blue cheese dressing on the side.

Interesting Facts

  • Buffalo wings were invented in Buffalo, New York in 1964.
  • Bourbon adds a rich and smoky flavor to the traditional buffalo sauce.
  • The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors makes these wings a crowd-pleaser.