Kentucky Bourbon Buffalo Wings on the Arteflame Grill

Introduction

Get ready to grill the most flavorful, crispy Kentucky Bourbon Buffalo Wings you've ever had! Using an Arteflame grill, we'll achieve a perfect sear on the center grill grate at 1,000°F, locking in the juices for the ultimate taste. The wings are then brought to perfection on the flat cooktop before being tossed in a rich, bourbon-infused buffalo sauce. No lids, no oven—just pure, smoky, grilled goodness all the way. Let’s fire up the grill and make a dish that will impress everyone at your table!

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 cup Kentucky bourbon
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Fire up the Arteflame grill

1. Pour some vegetable oil onto three paper napkins.
2. Place the soaked napkins inside the grill.
3. Stack firewood over the napkins.
4. Light the napkins and wait about 20 minutes for the grill to heat up.

Step 2: Prep the wings

1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
2. In a bowl, toss the wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Step 3: Sear the wings

1. Place the wings on the center grill grate at 1,000°F.
2. Sear for about 2 minutes per side to lock in the juices.

Step 4: Move to the flat cooktop

1. Move the seared wings to the flat top griddle to finish cooking.
2. Cook for about 15 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 170°F.

Step 5: Prepare the bourbon buffalo sauce

1. On the flat cooktop, melt the butter.
2. Add bourbon, hot sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until well combined.

Step 6: Toss the wings

1. Transfer the grilled wings to a large bowl.
2. Pour the bourbon buffalo sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.

Step 7: Serve and enjoy

1. Let the wings rest for about 5 minutes.
2. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips

• Remove the wings from the grill when they are 15°F below the target temperature, as they will continue to cook while resting.
• Use the different temperature zones on the flat cooktop to control the cooking speed.
• Always pat your wings dry before seasoning to ensure maximum crispiness.

Variations

1. Sweet & Smoky: Add brown sugar and a dash of liquid smoke to the sauce.
2. Extra Spicy: Increase the hot sauce and add cayenne pepper to the rub.
3. Garlic Parmesan: Replace bourbon with extra butter and toss wings in garlic and grated parmesan.
4. Asian-Inspired: Substitute honey with hoisin sauce and add sesame oil and ginger.
5. Caribbean Jerk: Use jerk seasoning instead of paprika and add a splash of lime juice.

Best pairings

• Coleslaw
• Grilled corn on the cob
• Celery and carrot sticks with ranch dip
• Kentucky bourbon-based cocktail
• Sweet potato fries

Conclusion

These Kentucky Bourbon Buffalo Wings are grilled to perfection on an Arteflame grill, giving you crispy, juicy, and flavorful results. Whether you like them extra spicy or with a hint of sweetness, these wings will be the star of your next gathering. Fire up the grill and give them a try!