Roasted Tequila-Lime Wings by Amanda Haas
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These tequila lime wings start with a south of the border rub, before getting a proper wood-fired roasting. We finish them with a tequila-lime glaze for a taste you can raise a shot glass to.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
30 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Yields: 6 Servings
Ingredients
main
3 Pound | chicken wings |
2 Teaspoon | ancho chile powder |
2 Teaspoon | brown sugar |
1 Teaspoon | granulated garlic |
1 Teaspoon | cumin |
1 Teaspoon | kosher salt |
1 Teaspoon | chili powder |
2 Tablespoon | vegetable oil |
1/4 Cup | honey |
1/4 Cup | pineapple juice |
3 Tablespoon | Tequila |
1 1/2 Tablespoon | hot sauce |
1 1/2 Tablespoon | butter |
1 1/2 Tablespoon | lime juice |
Units of Measurment:
Step
Step 1
When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Step 2
If you bought whole chicken wings, remove the tip and separate the drumettes and wings from each other. Pat them dry. Discard the wing tips or save them for chicken stock.
Ingredients
3 Pound chicken wings
Step 3
Combine all of the dry rub ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the oil and whisk to combine. Add the chicken wings and toss well to coat.
Ingredients
2 Teaspoon ancho chile powder
2 Teaspoon brown sugar
1 Teaspoon granulated garlic
1 Teaspoon cumin
1 Teaspoon kosher salt
1 Teaspoon chili powder
2 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Step 4
For the Glaze: Combine glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until mixture is reduced by about 1/3 and begins to thicken, about 3 minutes. Keep the syrup warm while waiting to glaze.
Ingredients
1/4 Cup honey
1/4 Cup pineapple juice
3 Tablespoon Tequila
1 1/2 Tablespoon hot sauce
1 1/2 Tablespoon butter
1 1/2 Tablespoon lime juice
Step 5
Place the wings directly on the grill grate and cook, turning once, until the internal temperature of the wings reach 155-160℉, about 20 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
155 ˚F / 68 ˚C
Step 6
Brush the wings with the glaze and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 165-175℉, about 5-10 minutes longer.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
165 ˚F / 74 ˚C
Step 7
Serve warm. Enjoy!
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