Whiskey Wings
Smoky, spicy, and a little boozy—these Whiskey Wings are the ultimate game-day upgrade! Marinated in whiskey, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, then slow-cooked to perfection, they're finished with a rich, garlicky whiskey glaze. Grab a wing, a cold drink, and dig in!
Ingredients
For the marinade:
2 shots Worcestershire sauce
2 shots whiskey or bourbon
2 shots hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
2 shots cider vinegar
24 chicken leg drummers (about 3 pounds)
Salt and pepper
For the sauce:
3 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 shots whiskey
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (optional)
1/3 cup cayenne pepper hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
For serving:
Chopped or sliced scallions
Carrot and celery sticks
Directions
Mix the marinade ingredients in a large, resealable plastic bag. Season the drummers with salt and pepper and add them to the marinade. Refrigerate for 3 hours, then bring to room temperature.
Pre-heat the smoker/oven to 300°F
Arrange a wire rack over a baking sheet. Arrange the drummers on the rack and slow-cook for about an hour and 15 minutes.
For the sauce, melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, swirl for 2 minutes, then add the whiskey, Worcestershire (if using), hot sauce and pepper. Drop the heat to low and simmer to thicken, about 10-15 minutes.
Toss the drummers with sauce and top with the scallions. Serve with carrot and celery sticks alongside.
