Tangy Barbecue Wings Recipe

Tangy Barbecue Wings Recipe Tangy Barbecue Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

When I took these savory, slow-cooked appetizers to work, they were gone before I even got a bite! Spicy ketchup, vinegar, molasses and honey blend together in a tangy sauce that makes the wings lip-smacking good. -Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri

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Tangy Barbecue Wings Recipe
  • Prep: 1-1/2 hours Cook: 3 hours
  • Yield: 48 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds chicken wings
  • 2-1/2 cups hot and spicy ketchup
  • 2/3 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional

Directions

  • Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. Place chicken wings in two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes; drain. Turn wings; bake 20-25 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, vinegar, honey, molasses, salt, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and chili powder. Add liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes.
  • Drain wings; place a third of them in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Top with about 1 cup sauce. Repeat layers twice. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Stir before serving. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Editor's Note: Uncooked chicken wing sections (wingettes) may be substituted for whole chicken wings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken wing equals 89 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 225 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Tangy Barbecue Wings in Taste of Home October/November 2003, p31

Medium-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Gewürtztraminer

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Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2012 by becky66

Good recipe, but I felt there was too much vinegar. I ended up adding double the amount of honey along with 1/4 cup brown sugar. I would definitely make these again, but next time would first cut back on the amount of vinegar. I also used regular ketchup, since I wanted a little more mellow taste.

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2012 by FreedSpirit

I tried this recipe after reading the rave reviews. The flavor was good, but we weren't fans of the texture. My boyfriend described them as "mushy." I may try this again, but cook them in the oven instead of the slow cooker for a crispier result.

Reviewed on Sep. 01, 2012 by MrsKilby

Delicious

Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2012 by daduk

This appetizer dish was fabulous. I made this using party chicken wings and followed the recipe as stated. Everyone was chowing them down. I had a hard time finding the Hot and Spicy Ketchup, but I went online and found that Walmart's sells this type of ketchup. I also was shopping at Market Basket after I had placed my order and found they sell it. They are a little messy to eat, but well worth it. Thanks so much for the great recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2012 by Smrtiipanntz

Made these this weekend for my family who had come in from out of town and they were AWESOME! Just the right blend of sweet and hot. Was great with potato salad! Would definitely make these again, in fact I plan to next weekend for the Daytona 500!

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2011 by livelifegolden

I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 

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