Best Barbecue Wings Recipe

By lewolfe50

“My husband always calls this recipe 'finger-licking good', and the sweet-and-spicy flavor really is to die for! The sauce is also great on chicken breasts,” says Richmond, Virginia's Linda Gardner.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1-1/2 cups ketchup
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 30 frozen chicken wingettes, thawed

Preparation

Step 1

For barbecue sauce, in large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne and cumin. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the heat; stir in pepper sauce. Set aside 2/3 cup for serving.

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper; add chicken wings in batches and turn to coat.

Using long-handled tongs, dip a paper towel in cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill wings, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 12-16 minutes, turning occasionally. Brush with some of the barbecue sauce.

Grill, uncovered, 8-10 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting and turning several times. Serve with reserved barbecue sauce. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.