HOT PEPPER JELLY STICKY WINGS

Who doesn’t love sticky wings?  Who loves standing over a grill, turning, brushing, then turning some more?  Here’s the shortcut you need to turn out platters of these sweet spicy treats in about an hour.  And it’s as simple as a jar of hot pepper jelly!  A 16 oz jar is enough for 4 lbs of wings—halve the recipe if you’ve got a small crowd. 

• 4 lbs chicken wings, tips removed and discarded, then wings separated at joint
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder (or to taste)
• 1 tblsp olive oil
• 2 cups hot pepper jelly
• 2 tblsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tblsp butter

Using hands, very lightly oil wings then season liberally with salt, pepper and garlic powder.   Spread wings on lightly oiled racks on lined baking sheets.  Bake in pre-heated 350’ oven for about 30-40 minutes, flipping wings after 20 minutes.  Check for doneness.  While wings bake, heat hot pepper jelly, vinegar and butter—simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.  Set aside in a large bowl and let cool.  When wings are cool enough to handle toss them in the bowl with jelly sauce.  Spread out wings on the racks and broil for 4-5 minutes—until glaze starts to bubble in spots.   Garnish with finely chopped scallion tops.  Good at any temperature! 

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