Chicken Wings with Bourbon Molasses Glaze

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Elevate your game-day snacks or party appetizers with these irresistibly sticky and savory Chicken Wings with Bourbon Molasses Glaze! This recipe features perfectly seasoned, oven-baked wings coated in a bold glaze made with rich molasses, smoky bourbon, tangy ketchup, and a touch of heat from hot sauce. Baking powder ensures crispy skin without the need for frying, while the glaze delivers a luscious caramelized finish after a quick return to the oven. Ideal for gatherings or indulgent weeknight dinners, these wings are bursting with complex flavors that balance sweet, smoky, and spicy notes. Serve fresh from the oven with your favorite garnishes for a crowd-pleasing bite that's sure to disappear fast! Keywords: chicken wings, bourbon molasses glaze, crispy oven-baked wings, party appetizers, sticky wings, game day snacks.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 50 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 2 pounds Chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup Bourbon
• 2 tablespoons Molasses
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Hot sauce

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and baking powder.

3. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin, then toss them in the spice mixture until evenly coated.

4. Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.

5. While the wings are baking, prepare the bourbon molasses glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

6. Add the bourbon and simmer for 1-2 minutes to burn off the alcohol slightly.

7. Stir in molasses, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, and hot sauce. Let the mixture simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.

8. Once the chicken wings are done baking, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm bourbon molasses glaze over the wings and toss to coat evenly.

9. Return the glazed wings to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize slightly.

10. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or sliced green onions if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (293.3g)

Calories		621
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		36.4 g	47%
	Saturated Fat	12.0 g	60%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		206 mg	69%
Sodium		1048 mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate		19.1 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	0.6 g	2%
	Total Sugars	16.4 g
Protein		41.9 g	84%
Vitamin D		0.5 mcg	2%
Calcium		67 mg	5%
Iron		2.9 mg	16%
Potassium		628 mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1305 cal (57.3%%)

Protein: 671 cal (29.4%%)

Carbs: 302 cal (13.3%%)