Smoked Maple Bourbon Wings 🍁🥃 | Sweet, Smoky & Sticky Good

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower in calories, while honey offers a similar sweetness.

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider

💰Cheaper: whiskey

Apple cider provides a non-alcoholic option, while whiskey is a more affordable spirit.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be more cost-effective.

Cut the whole chicken wings into three pieces: wing tip, flat, and drum.

Toss the wings in olive oil to help the seasoning stick and crisp up the skin.

Season the wings generously with maple bourbon rub on both sides.

Place the seasoned wings on a wire rack for smoking.

Preheat the smoker to a temperature between 225°F to 250°F.

Smoke the wings for about 1 hour to infuse smoke flavor.

Prepare the maple bourbon glaze by melting a stick of butter and mixing in 1/4 cup bourbon, 1/4 cup maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and maple bourbon rub.

Cook the glaze on the smoker or on the stove for about 10-15 minutes until combined and slightly reduced.

After 1 hour of smoking, check the wings and then glaze them with the maple bourbon glaze.

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