Sweet & Hot Chicken Wings are a quintessential game day snack, grilled to perfection with traditional Buffalo flavors.
My man loves football. There are few things that bring as much joy to his heart as the beginning of football season. It represents a change in the weather, a clean slate, and a new beginning, full of endless possibilities. I am still learning to appreciate Keith's favorite sport and all its nuances, but one thing I can really get behind is American football culture and its food. I may not understand all the strategies of the game, but I totally understand tailgating and game day snacks.
Wings are essential, traditional American football food. Keith has many a wing recipe ready and waiting for any occasion, but these Sweet and Hot Chicken Wings are definitely my favorite. They are grilled, not fried (so they come with a little less guilt), and they are bursting with flavor that is the perfect blend of hot and sweet. Of course this recipe can be adjusted depending on each fan's taste, but I think this particular combination really hits the mark.
Keith's signature wing recipe is tailor-made for game day. It satisfies every fan's craving for Buffalo flavor without all of gooey fried mess. We serve it at tailgate parties, during big games, and even as a family meal during those early fall days where grilling out is still in season. Although we celebrate these Sweet & Hot Wings as football favorites, they are quite simply a tried and tested recipe that will be enjoyed by fans and non-fans alike.
Sweet & Hot Chicken Wings
A tried and true game day recipe that will please football fans and non-fans alike.
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
- Yield: 2 lbs wings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings
- ½ C brown sugar
- ½ C hot sauce
- ¼ C bbq sauce
- 6 tbsp. butter
- 1 jalapeño pepper
- 2 dried hot peppers (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 2 green onions, diced
Instructions
- Place wings in stock pot and cover with water. Place on stove and turn burner to medium and cook for 45 minutes.
- Remove from pot and allow to cool
- Heat BBQ Grill to medium high heat.
- Place chicken wings on grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side being careful not to burn.
- While wings are cooking, melt butter and add to large mixing bowl.
- Add Brown sugar,bbq sauce, hot sauce and garlic and mix.
- Chop jalapeño pepper and add to sauce along with diced green onions.
- Split optional peppers with knife and place in sauce.
- When wings are done cooking, transfer to the sauce and mix to coat wings.
- Using tongs, shake off most of the sauce and place back on grill to allow sauce to carmelize on wings (about 4-5 minutes).
- Remove and place on serving plate. Use remaining sauce to dip wings into for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
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