Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoky Wings with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce
Crispy, smoky wings smothered in a whisky-infused sauce? You bet! That's what these tasty wings are all about, and the best part is that they're ready in about 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings split, tips removed
- salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1/4 cup worcesterhire sauce
- 1/3 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
Instructions
- Split the chicken wings and discard the tips.
- Season the wings with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill to the grill setting on high, and when ready, add the chicken wings in a single layer.
- Cook the wings on high for 5-6 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until they reach 165F on a digital meat thermometer.
To make the sauce
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 6 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
- Add the ketchup, crushed tomatoes, molasses, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and whiskey and simmer, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a blender or food processor and pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
To finish the wings
- Toss the hot wings with sauce and serve with additional sauce for dipping.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
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- Ensure your Ninja Woodfire Grill is preheated correctly and not overcrowded with wings, which could lead to uneven cooking. Cook in 2 batches if you have lots of wings
- For a milder sauce, consider swapping the Jack Daniel's with a milder bourbon or even apple juice for a non-alcoholic version.
- For the best flavor, make the sauce the day before and heat it up before saucing the wings.
- Like a spicier sauce? Add a few pinches of crushed red pepper flakes or 1/2 teaspoon of chipotle powder to the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5poundsCalories: 499kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 664mgPotassium: 783mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 482IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 3mg
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