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Chicken wings are the ultimate grillin snack. The crispy skin and tender, fall off the bone meat. With 3 simple ingredients, this dry rub Maple Bourbon Wings recipe is a great way to add some flavor at your next game day event.
If you like maple flavored recipes you need to try grilled balsamic maple pork chops or these deliciously saucy smoked maple bourbon ribs.
Table of Contents
Ingredient List for maple bourbon wings.
- Party Wings: these are detached chicken wings including the drummette and flat.
- Maple bourbon seasoning: seasoning for the wings. Adds a mix of sweet and savory flavor.
- Olive oil: works as the binder for the seasoning and helps crisp up the skin.
- Dark brown sugar: sweetens the sauce with sweet caramel and toffee notes.
- Maple syrup: adds note of maple to the maple bourbon sauce.
- Bourbon: adds savory and rich flavor to the maple bourbon sauce.
- Dijon mustard: adds a bold tangy kick to the sauce.
- Unsalted butter: add a rich creamy texture to the sauce.
Step 1: How to prep maple bourbon wings.
I always go with fresh detached chicken wing pieces which helps with time management. To start, coat the raw wing pieces in olive oil and season them with Dad’s Maple Bourbon rub. With sweet and savory notes, this rub will elevate your everyday wings. Make sure to get an even coat throughout.
Dad’s Seasonings
Must have grillin seasonings!
Step 2: How to grill the perfect maple bourbon wings.
Heat up the grill to 375 degrees and set it for indirect heat. Place the seasoned wings directly on the grates and let them cook for 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees. Flip the wings half way through to ensure an even cook throughout.
Take the grilled dry rub wings off the grill and let them rest by covering them with a sheet of foil. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Grill on indirect heat to avoid the skin from burning
- Grill at a higher temperature to get the skin crispy
Step 3 (optional): Make a homemade maple bourbon sauce.
If you prefer saucy wings, make this homemade maple bourbon sauce to compliment the flavor of the wings.
In a saucepan, add maple syrup, bourbon of choice, brown sugar, Dad’s Maple Bourbon Rub, butter and dijon mustard for a little bit of tanginess. Whisk the ingredients together and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens.
Toss the grilled maple bourbon wings in the homemade sauce, serve and enjoy!
If you enjoy homemade BBQ sauces, try my sweet and tangy BBQ sauce. Use this as your base sauce for all your grilled or smoked meats.
Recipe Tip
- Adjust the flavor profiles of the glaze to your liking. I prefer my glaze on the sweeter size, therefore I add a little more brown sugar. For more savory notes, use more bourbon and mustard. Taste as you mix.
- The alcohol will burn off during the cooking process making it safe to eat by children.
Frequently Asked Questions:
The trick to crispy skin is to cook the wings at a higher temperature. I like the range between 350-375 degrees. Tossing your wings in olive oil before seasoning will also help.
A great substitute for the alcohol is apple juice or simply just leave it out.
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Maple Bourbon Wings
Ingredients
Wing Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Wings
- 2 tbsp Dad's Maple Bourbon Rub
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Maple Bourbon Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Bourbon
- 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbps Dad's Maple Bourbon Rub
Instructions
- Coat the raw chicken wing pieces in olive oil and season them with Dad's Maple Bourbon Rub.
- Heat up the grill to 375 degrees and set it for indirect heat.
- Grill for 45-60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 180 degrees. Flip the wings half way through to ensure an even cook throughout.
- Remove off the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes.
Maple Bourbon Sauce Instructions
- In a saucepan, add maple syrup, bourbon of choice, brown sugar, maple bourbon rub, butter and dijon mustard. Whisk the ingredients together and simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens.
- Toss the wings in the sauce and serve.
