By Matt Pittman
Ditch the traditional and go for these sweet and sticky wings with a kick of heat. Lightly seasoned, cooked hot and fast over hickory, then tossed in a sweet and savory sauce, Matt Pittman's recipe will become your new go-to for game day.
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Pellets
8
Activating this element will cause content on the page to be updated.1/2 Cup | Sugar |
1/2 Cup | rice vinegar |
1/4 Cup | water |
3 Tablespoon | fish sauce |
2 Tablespoon | cooking sherry |
4 Clove | garlic, minced |
1/2 Tablespoon | crushed dried Thai chiles, plus more to taste |
1 1/2 Tablespoon | cornstarch, dissolved in 4 Tbsp water |
4 Pound | chicken wings, flats and drumettes separated |
As Needed | Meat Church Holy Gospel BBQ Rub |
Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish | |
Sliced green onions, for garnish |
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Make the Thai chili sauce: Add the sugar, vinegar, water, fish sauce, sherry, garlic, and crushed Thai chiles to a small saucepan and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the cornstarch slurry, and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Remove the sauce from the heat and cover to keep warm until ready to use.
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When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 450℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. (Cooking the wings at a high temperature will make them crispier than wings cooked at a lower temperature, which can lead to rubbery skin.)
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
00:15
3
Pat the wings dry. Season on all sides with Meat Church Holy Gospel BBQ Rub.
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Place wings directly on the grill grates. Insert the probe into the center of a wing, avoiding the bone. Close the lid and cook, flipping the wings once, until the internal temperature reaches 165-180°F, about 20 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
180 ˚F / 82 ˚C
00:20
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Transfer the wings to a large bowl and toss with the Thai chili sauce. Return the wings to the grill, close the lid, and cook until the sauce sets, about 5 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
00:05
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Remove the wings from the grill and let cool slightly, then garnish with toasted sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
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