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Aromatic and Zesty: Hibiscus BBQ Sauce Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are a beloved staple at gatherings, from small family get-togethers to epic parties. But what if we told you that there’s a way to take your chicken wing game to a whole new level? Get ready to explore a unique twist on the classic chicken wing with this recipe for Hibiscus BBQ Chicken Wings from Food 52. These wings are nothing short of spectacular, featuring a homemade BBQ sauce infused with the exotic flavors of hibiscus. With a tantalizing balance of tartness, tanginess, and sweetness, these wings will steal the show at any occasion. So, roll up your sleeves and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will elevate your wing game to a whole new level!

Hibiscus BBQ Sauce Ingredients:

Chicken Wing Ingredients:

  • 3 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint with tips removed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

  1. Heat up a large saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sauté the diced onions and scallions until the onions turn slightly translucent, which should take around 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until it becomes fragrant. Into the saucepan, toss in all the dry spices and herbs, including salt and pepper, stirring them to combine. Pour in 1 cup of water and add the tomato paste, dried hibiscus flowers, apple cider vinegar, molasses, and the Scotch bonnet pepper. Let this delightful mixture simmer for 15 minutes until the hibiscus flowers have softened.
  3. Once done, carefully transfer the mixture into a blender and process until you achieve a smooth and thoroughly combined texture. If needed, you can add additional water, one tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired sauce consistency. Return the barbecue sauce to the saucepan and introduce the honey, stirring until well incorporated. Taste the sauce and add extra salt if required.
  4. For the Chicken Wings, preheat your oven to 400°F. Begin by patting the chicken wings dry before placing them into a spacious bowl. Drizzle the chicken wings with olive oil, then season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Give them a good toss to ensure even coating.
  5. Lay out the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, ensuring they don’t touch each other. You might need two baking sheets depending on your batch size. Bake the chicken wings, flipping them once, until they achieve a glorious golden-brown color. This typically takes around 30 minutes. Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a fresh bowl and coat them generously with the hibiscus barbecue sauce. Place them back on the wire rack over the baking sheet.
  6. Return the sauced-up wings to the oven for an additional 10 minutes, turning them halfway through. Finally, serve these delectable Hibiscus BBQ Chicken Wings piping hot and watch them disappear.

Now that you’ve unlocked the secrets to creating Hibiscus BBQ Chicken Wings, you’re well-equipped to be the star of any gathering or game day event. The exotic twist of hibiscus in the BBQ sauce takes these wings to new heights, offering a harmonious blend of flavors that’s sure to impress your guests. So, don’t wait for the next party – whip up a batch of these tantalizing wings and savor the applause and satisfied smiles of your friends and family. Get ready to embark on a flavor journey like no other with our Hibiscus BBQ Chicken Wings!

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Crispy and Spicy Maple Wasabi Wing Recipe

Have you ever wanted to create a unique and delicious dish in the comfort of your own home, but thought it was too difficult or time-consuming? Well, fear not! This maple-wasabi wing recipe from Epicurious is proof that you can make an extraordinary meal with only the ingredients found in your average refrigerator. Get ready for some serious flavor explosions – we’ll be combining sticky, spicy, sweet, and salty flavors together in this incredibly tasty recipe.

Ingredients for wing recipe

Directions for wing recipe

  1. In order to start this recipe for delicious maple-wasabi chicken wings, you’ll want to prepare your oven byplacing racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven. Preheat the oven to 450°F and line two large rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil and place a wire rack in each one. You should then spray both wire racks withnonstick vegetable oil spray.
  2. Take your chicken wings, separate the flats from the drumettes, and remove the wing tips. Place them on a stack of paper towels and dry them with an extra layer or two of paper towels. Place the wings into a large bowl.
  3. Sprinkle your baking powder, salt, and freshly ground white paper over the wings evenly and toss them in order to coat them entirely. After your flats and drumettes with an even coat, allow the wings to sit at room temperature for one hour prior to baking. Alternatively, you can let them chill uncovered for up to 12 hours, but you should still let them sit at room temperature for 1 hour prior to baking.
  4. Once your oven is properly preheated, you’ll divide the wings between your two prepared racks while taking care to not overcrowd either rack with too many wings. Bake the wings for 25 minutes in total. Halfway through, turn your wings over and rotate the baking sheets top to bottom and front to back so that the wings cook evenly. You should then continue to bake the wings until they have a golden brown coloration, are crispy, and are cooked through, meaning that an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the wing while avoiding bone should register at 165°F (or 10-15 minutes).
  5. For your wing sauce, you will want to whisk either your peeled and finely grated piece of ginger or your ginger paste, your one-third cup of pure maple syrup, your 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons of sesame chili oil into a small saucepan in order to combine them. Bring this to a simmer over medium-low heat, while whisking occasionally.
  6. Cook the wing sauce, while occasionally whisking until the sauce is reduced by about half and is thick enough to fully coat a submerged spoon. This should take approximately 8-10 minutes. Once finished, remove the sauce from the heat and add your tablespoon of chilled, unsalted butter. Whisk the butter into the sauce until it’s fully incorporated and your sauce is smooth and glossy.
  7. Once you’re ready to drench your wings in sauce, you’ll whisk your 2 teaspoons of wasabi paste into the sauce. At this point, taste the sauce and add up to another teaspoon of wasabi paste until it’s at your desired spice level. Transfer your wings to a large metal bowl, pour your sauce over the wigs, and toss them until they’re all evenly coated.
  8. Arrange the wings on a platter, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over them, and enjoy!

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This Agrodolce Sauce Will Transform Your Grilled Wings

The best recipes have a bit of unexpected magic to them, and this recipe from Bon Appétit is the perfect example as it allows you to transform your bag of frozen freezer berries that you bought on a whim into a sour-sweet Agrodolce sauce for crispy chicken wings that you’ll make time and time again.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds of chicken wings, drumettes, and flats (separated)
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 10-oz. Bag of frozen mixed berries
  • 3 small handfuls of mint, cilantro, and/or parsley (any combination)
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, plus more for the baking sheet
  • 3 tablespoons. (or more) of apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup of honey
  • 3 teaspoons of Diamond Crystal salt or 1½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided, plus more
  • 1 teaspoon of. freshly ground black pepper, divided, plus more
  • ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes

 

Directions:

  1. You’ll begin this deliciously savory recipe by coarsely chopping your herbs to make approximately ⅓ cup of chopped ingredients. You can take 3 handfuls of your fresh mint, cilantro, and/or parsley in any combination you prefer, allowing for multiple variations of this recipe in the future. Transfer the chopped herbs to a small bowl, cover with a damp paper towel, and chill until you’re ready to use them. Then, cut your lemon into wedges, set it aside, and thinly slice your single shallot into rings.
  2. Next, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the oil is properly heated, cook your shallot rings while stirring occasionally. Cook these until they’re translucent, which should take approximately 2 minutes. Stir in either 1 teaspoon of Diamond Crystal salt or ½ a teaspoon of Morton kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes. After stirring in these seasonings, cook them along with the shallots until it’s all fragrant, which should take about 1 minute.
  3. Now, add in one 10-ounce bag of frozen mixed berries, ¼ cup of honey, 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, and ½ cup of water to the shallot mixture in your pan and cook while stirring often to prevent sticking and burning. Continue this process until the berries are completely softened, they’re falling apart, and the agrodolce glaze that you’ve created is thickened. This should thicken up after about 15-20 minutes; afterward, taste and season with more salt, pepper, and/or vinegar if needed. Once it’s to your liking, remove it from the heat, and set it aside.
  4. Nearby, prepare a grill for medium heat. Alternatively, you can heat a broiler with a rack in the upper third of your oven. Pat your two pounds of chicken wings, drumettes, and flats dry with paper towels and arrange them on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle wings with the remaining 2 teaspoons of Diamond Crystal salt or 1 teaspoon of Morton Kosher Salt and ½ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Press the seasoning to the chicken pieces to adhere, and be sure to sprinkle a light coat of oil on your baking sheet if you are broiling the wings.
  5. Grill your chicken and turn them occasionally with tongs in order to prevent any excessive charring until the pieces are crisp, deeply crowned, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a wing registers at a reading of 165°. This should take approximately 15 minutes. If you’re using the broiler, broil the chicken for about 25 minutes and turn them over after about 15 minutes. Then, transfer the wings to a large bowl.
  6. Reheat your agrodolce sauce over medium until it’s warmed thoroughly and loose (about 1 minute). Pour the sauce over the wings and toss them to coat them. Transfer your wings and agrodolce to a platter and top them with chopped herbs. Squeeze the juice from 1 reserved lemon wedge over the wings, and serve the remainder along with the rest of the chicken for extra squeezing, as desired.
  7. Enjoy!

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