Pats Sweet and Spicy Grilled Wings with Smoky Blue

Name: Pats Sweet and Spicy Grilled Wings with Smoky Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken wings, cut at the joint, washed, and dried well; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup hot sauce, preferably Tabasco; 1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder; Dash of Worcestershire sauce; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish (optional); 1 scant cup smoky blue cheese dipping sauce (recipe follows); 1/4 cup crumbled Danish blue cheese; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; (makes 1 scant cup)

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken wings, cut at the joint, washed, and dried well
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup hot sauce, preferably Tabasco
1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
1 scant cup smoky blue cheese dipping sauce (recipe follows)
1/4 cup crumbled Danish blue cheese
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons apple-cider vinegar
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
(makes 1 scant cup)

1
Toss the chicken wings with the oil, and sprinkle with lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, and chile powder in a large bowl.
2
Cover with plastic wrap, and leave the bowl in the fridge for 30 minutes, letting the flavors marry together while you prepare the grill.
3
Heat your grill to medium-high direct heat, using charcoal.
4
Once its hot, grill the wings for 7 to 9 minutes per side, until crisp and completely cooked through.
5
Combine the butter, mustard, honey, hot sauce, vinegar, chile powder, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper in a large saucepan set over medium heat.
6
Taste for seasoning, and add more chipotle if you want it spicier.
7
Allow the sauce to come to a simmer.
8
Once the sauce is simmering, cut the heat and add the wings, and toss thoroughly in the sauce.
9
Remove to a large platter, sprinkle with green onion, and serve with the smoky blue cheese dipping sauce.
10
Mash the blue cheese with a fork into the buttermilk and sour cream in a small bowl, thoroughly breaking it up.
11
Pour in the vinegar, paprika, and green onion and mix well.
12
Season with salt and pepper, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, so the flavors can marry.

1095

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken wings, cut at the joint, washed, and dried well, 1/4 cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Pats Sweet and Spicy Grilled Wings with Smoky Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pats Sweet and Spicy Grilled Wings with Smoky Blue Cheese Dipping Sauce

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