Tangy Hot Chicken Wings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Sauce
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¼ cup tomato ketchup
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3 tablespoons real maple syrup
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1 tablespoon dark molasses
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers from canned chipotles in adobo
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder
→ For the Spice Rub
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1 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
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1 ½ teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder
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⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
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⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ For the Wings
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1 lb chicken wings (roughly 10 mixed pieces)
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2 teaspoons olive oil
# Instructions:
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Get your oven ready by putting a wire rack in a baking sheet or roasting pan. Put this pan on the middle rack and heat the oven to 350°F with the pan inside.
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Combine all the dry spices for the rub in a small bowl. Put it aside for now.
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Wash and dry the chicken wings with paper towels, then put them in a medium bowl. Pour 2 teaspoons olive oil over them and toss until coated. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon (or more if you want) of the spice mix and toss again. Let them sit for 15 minutes so the flavors can sink in.
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Arrange the wings skin side up on the hot pan or rack. Cook for 20 minutes. Turn them over and cook another 20 minutes.
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While the wings are cooking, make your sauce. Mix all sauce ingredients in a small pot. Bring it to a boil on medium heat, then turn down to low and let it bubble gently for 15 minutes so the flavors blend together. Set it aside when done.
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Flip the wings one more time and broil for 3 to 5 minutes until they're brown but not burnt. Toss them with a few tablespoons of sauce until they're coated how you like.
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Let the wings cool down for a few minutes so you don't burn your mouth. Serve them with extra sauce on the side for dipping.
# Notes:
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Try using smoked paprika instead of Hungarian sweet for a richer smoky flavor
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You can keep any leftover wings in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 4 days