Tommy's Wings Recipe

Name: Tommy's Wings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 10 pounds chicken wings; 1/4 cup Southwest spice, divided (recipe follows); Hot sauce to taste; Apple juice in a spray bottle; 2 resealable plastic bags; 2 tbsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp hot paprika; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tsp crushed red pepper; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper

Servings: persons

8 to 10 pounds chicken wings
1/4 cup Southwest spice, divided (recipe follows)
Hot sauce to taste
Apple juice in a spray bottle
2 resealable plastic bags
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp hot paprika
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper

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Clean wings and cut into three pieces: tip, middle and drumstick.
2
Place the drumsticks into 1 plastic bag.
3
Place the middle part of the wing into the other plastic bag.
4
Reserve tips for another use.
5
Add hot sauce to both bags to taste.
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(If someone doesn't like them as hot as others do, just add hot sauce to one of the bags.
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Remember which one you added it to.)
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Add half of the Southwest spice to one bag, and the other half to the other bag.
9
Mix wings until evenly coated.
10
Refrigerate for several hours up to overnight, shaking the bag once every 3 to 4 hours.
11
Preheat grill.
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Place drumsticks on one half of the grill.
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Place the middle part of the wing on the other half of the grill.
14
Turn often until cooked thoroughly.
15
Spray apple juice on any flare-ups.
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Serve with celery and blue cheese or Ranch dressing.
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Mix well and store in an airtight container.
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378

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Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 to 10 pounds chicken wings, 1/4 cup Southwest spice, divided (recipe follows), Hot sauce to taste, Apple juice in a spray bottle, and more.

Yes, Tommy's Wings falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tommy's Wings

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