Blackberry Whiskey Jalapeno Crispy Wings
Recipe Crafted By
World Champion Pitmaster, Coach, and Speaker, Sunny Lynn Moody is a two-time World Champion in Steak and Live Fire Cooking, a Food Network personality, and BBQ expert who inspires through the healing power of fire and food.
After overcoming a life-altering diagnosis and losing 80 pounds, Sunny became a certified nutrition coach, blending health with BBQ. A single mother of four daughters who also compete, she runs MoodSwing BBQ and Grilled Fit, offering catering, classes, and community experiences.
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4 wings
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Crispy wings glazed with a sophisticated reduction of blackberry whiskey, hot honey, and fire-roasted jalapeño garlic sauce. A perfect balance of fruity sweetness, boozy depth, and roasted pepper heat.
Directions
- Set up kettle grill with vortex heat (aim for 400-500 degrees F).
- Pat wings dry, coat lightly with Melinda's Sriracha Wing Sauce, and season with poultry rub.
- Grill wings around the vortex until crispy and cooked through.
- While wings cook, add blackberry whiskey to a saucepan and carefully reduce to cook off the alcohol.
- Stir in Melinda's Hot Honey Sauce, Fire Roasted Jalapeno & Garlic Sauce, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce.
- Simmer until combined. Add cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water) if a thicker glaze is desired.
- Toss crispy wings in the glaze.
- Garnish with fresh diced chives before serving.
Equipment
- Kettle grill (Vortex setup recommended)
- Saucepan
Recipe Note
Use a high-heat vortex setup on a kettle grill for the crispiest skin without deep frying. Adjust glaze thickness with cornstarch slurry if needed.