Lemonade Chicken Wings

Lemonade Chicken Wings

These Lemonade Chicken Wings are sweet, sticky, and bursting with bright citrus flavor from AE Dairy Classic Lemonade. Balanced with honey, garlic, ginger, and a hint of heat, they’re the perfect backyard BBQ wings with a refreshing twist.
Recipe courtesy of Grant Gillon
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serves 2 lbs chicken wings
Serves

2 lbs chicken wings

1.5 hours cook time
Cook Time

1.5 hours

easy difficulty
Difficulty

easy

Directions

Wings:

  • 1

    Coat the chicken wings aggressively with your favorite dry rub, making sure they’re evenly covered on all sides.

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  • 2

    Preheat your smoker or grill to 350°F.

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  • 3

    Place the wings directly on the grates and cook for about 1 hour, or until the wings are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F

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Lemonade Sauce:

  • 1

    While the wings cook, combine the AE Lemonade, honey, lemon zest, garlic, ginger, chili oil (if using), salt, and pepper in a small pot or grill-safe pan. Whisk to combine.

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  • 2

    Place the sauce on the smoker or grill while the wings cook to warm through and allow the flavors to meld.

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  • 3

    If you'd like a thicker, stickier glaze, simmer the sauce on the stovetop and reduce until it reaches your desired consistency.

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Toss and Finish:

  • 1

    Once the wings are done, drizzle the warm lemonade sauce over the wings and toss until fully coated.

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  • 2

    Top with sliced green onions and serve immediately!

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