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Fire Pit Smoked Cherry Chipotle Wings

Sticky, smoky wings finished with a lacquer of Smoked Cherry Chipotle sauce. These wings ride the line between upscale BBQ and backyard indulgence. The natural cherry notes in the sauce caramelize into a glossy finish while the chipotle and smoke build savory depth.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Serve them as the hero of your party spread or pile them next to a stack of buttermilk biscuits for the ultimate comfort meal.
  • Dry Rub
  • 3 lbs chicken wings flats and drums separated
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Heat Fusion Sweet Heat BBQ Dust
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Smoked Cherry Chipotle hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Method
 

  1. Method
  2. Pat wings dry and toss with the dry rub until every surface is coated. Let rest 20 minutes so the seasoning hydrates.
  3. Smoke or bake wings at 300°F for 45 minutes, flipping once, until skin is rendered and crisp.
  4. Simmer glaze ingredients over low heat until glossy. Reserve half for brushing and half for dipping.
  5. Crank grill or oven to 425°F, brush wings with glaze, and cook 8-10 minutes more until sticky and lightly charred.

Notes

Plating Ideas
Finish with chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime zest.
Serve alongside charred pineapple spears to echo the fruit sweetness.
Bonus Uses
Use leftover glaze as a burger spread.
Shred the wing meat for smoked cherry quesadillas.