Description
Learn how to make delicious Candied Jalapeño Chicken Wings with this easy recipe. Perfect for game day or any gathering. Click to get cooking now!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 LB (1.36 kg)- Wings
- 1 T- Olive Oil
- 1/4 C- Chicken Rub
- 9 – Jalapenos
- 1 C – Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 1/2 C – Sugar
- 1 t – Celery Salt
- 1 t – Garlic Powder
- 1 t– Salt
- 2 T – Cold Water
- 2 T – Corn starch
Instructions
- Remove the stems and seeds from six jalapeños, then pulse them in a food processor until they form a coarse mixture, being careful not to make it too smooth.
- Transfer this mixture into a saucepan, and incorporate the apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery salt, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well, then place the pan over medium-high heat and let it come to a boil.
- Lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and allow the mixture to reduce by a quarter.
- Set your smoker to a temperature of 350 degrees.
- In a bowl, combine the wings with olive oil and chicken rub, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Arrange the wings directly on the smoker rack and cook for 45 to 50 minutes, flipping them over once at the halfway point. Continue cooking until the wings are crispy to your preference and have an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
- As the sauce continues to reduce, slice the remaining jalapeños into quarter-inch rounds and add them to the saucepan.
- Let the mixture cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes. In the meantime, prepare a slurry by mixing cornstarch with cold water.
- Reheat the sauce to a simmer and stir in the slurry to thicken it.
- Finally, coat the cooked wings with the thickened sauce and savor them!
Notes
- Consider keeping some jalapeño seeds for extra spiciness in the sauce.
- Massage the olive oil and chicken rub mixture into the wings for even coating.
- Adjust cornstarch in the slurry for a thicker sauce, or add lemon juice for a tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
Keywords: smoked wings, jalapeno sauce, crispy wings, beer can rub, spicy jalapeno, tangy vinegar