Spicy Bourbon BBQ Hot Wings w/ Blue Cheese Dip

bourbon

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: whiskey

Apple cider vinegar provides tanginess without the alcohol.

bbq sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade tomato sauce can be lower in sugar.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: generic hot sauce

Sriracha offers a unique flavor while being widely available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

Start by melting 2 teaspoons of butter in a pan over medium-low heat.

Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and chopped shallot to the pan and gently cook for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of ancho chili powder and mix well.

Add 1/2 cup of honey to the mixture and stir.

Add another 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan.

Pour in 1/4 cup of bourbon, 1/3 cup of hot sauce, 1 cup of chili sauce, and 1 cup of barbecue sauce into the pan.

Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar and let the sauce heat and blend together over medium-low heat for about 3 minutes until well combined.

Set the sauce aside once it is bubbling and combined.

Prepare the chicken wings by salting them and mixing them around to ensure they are evenly coated.

Heat oil in a pan for frying the wings.

Fry the chicken wings in batches, about 7 or 8 at a time, for 13 minutes each batch.

Once fried, toss the wings directly into the sauce and let them sit for about 1 minute before plating.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens