These broiled chicken wings make a great meal or snack for a family. They aren't hard to make, and the homemade sauce, which you can make ahead of time, offers a balance of tangy, spicy, and sweet flavors.
Feel free to double or triple the recipe for a holiday appetizer or game-day snack. You can also make the recipe with chicken drumettes. Typically, we think of wings as an appetizer, but you can easily make them the star of the plate with some good sides, such as coleslaw, homemade french fries, macaroni and cheese, potato salad, or a big Caesar salad.
If you like, you can keep the finished chicken wings in a slow cooker on the low or warm setting for serving.
Ingredients
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16 to 20 whole chicken wings, separated into drumettes and wingettes
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Kosher salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
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2 tablespoons mustard
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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3/4 cup ketchup
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1/2 cup molasses
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Cut off and discard chicken wing tips and then cut each wing in half at the joint.
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Preheat the broiler and oil the rack in the broiler pan. Line inside of broiler pan with foil to catch drips.
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Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the oiled rack. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl and whisk until well blended. Remove about 1/2 cup of the sauce and refrigerate until serving time. Set the remaining sauce aside.
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Broil the chicken wings about 6 inches from the heat source, for 10 to 12 minutes. Turn them over and continue broiling for 10 to 12 minutes longer, turning frequently.
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Put the wings in the bowl with the barbecue sauce and coat thoroughly. Place them back on the rack and broil for a few minutes longer, turning to heat both sides.
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Serve immediately or transfer them to a slow cooker or chafing dish to keep warm on the low or warm setting.
Glass Bakeware Warning
Do not use glass bakeware when broiling or when a recipe calls to add liquid to a hot pan, as glass may explode. Even if it states oven-safe or heat resistant, tempered glass products can, and do, break occasionally.
Tip
- If you are cooking the wings ahead of time and transporting them elsewhere, they should be fully cooked and hot. Keep them in the covered slow cooker. Pack the cooker in another container and wrap it with heavy towels or blankets for insulation.
- When transporting any hot or cold food, keep in mind that harmful bacteria can grow more rapidly in food between 40 F and 140 F, the "danger zone."
Recipe Variations
- Add a few drops of Liquid Smoke to the barbecue sauce mixture.
- Baked Chicken Wings: After sprinkling the wings with salt and pepper, dust them with flour and place them on a foil-lined lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet. Bake the wings in a preheated 400 F oven for 30 minutes. Turn the wings and bake for 30 minutes longer. Coat the wings with the sauce and put them back on the baking pan. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes longer, or just long enough to glaze the wings.
How to Store and Freeze Broiled Chicken Wings
Leftover chicken wings will keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator if well wrapped. They're delicious when eaten cold from the fridge or when the meat is added to a salad. Or you can put them, loosely wrapped in foil, in a hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes to reheat them.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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701 | Calories |
41g | Fat |
59g | Carbs |
25g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 701 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 41g | 53% |
Saturated Fat 13g | 63% |
Cholesterol 115mg | 38% |
Sodium 1441mg | 63% |
Total Carbohydrate 59g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 42g | |
Protein 25g | |
Vitamin C 6mg | 31% |
Calcium 133mg | 10% |
Iron 4mg | 23% |
Potassium 1041mg | 22% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |