Smokehead x Smokey Rebel Whisky Glazed Wings
10 minutes
PREP TIME
40 minutes
COOK TIME
4
SERVINGS
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These whisky glazed chicken wings bring together bold BBQ flavour and peaty depth in one seriously addictive dish.
Using Smokey Rebel Wingman seasoning as the base, the wings are cooked until crispy, then coated in a sticky glaze made with Smokehead whisky, honey and butter.
The result is a balance of sweet, savoury and smoky flavour, with the whisky adding a rich, slightly smoky edge that cuts through the sweetness of the glaze.
This is the kind of dish that works just as well for weekend BBQs as it does for easy crowd food, and it’s built to pair perfectly with a glass of Smokehead on the side.
Instead of relying on heavy sauces, the seasoning builds flavour into the chicken first, so every bite holds up even before the glaze hits.
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BBQ / Chicken Wings
BBQ / American
Smokey Rebel
4
10 minutes
40 minutes
These whisky glazed chicken wings bring together bold BBQ flavour and peaty depth in one seriously addictive dish.
Using Smokey Rebel Wingman seasoning as the base, the wings are cooked until crispy, then coated in a sticky glaze made with Smokehead whisky, honey and butter.
The result is a balance of sweet, savoury and smoky flavour, with the whisky adding a rich, slightly smoky edge that cuts through the sweetness of the glaze.
This is the kind of dish that works just as well for weekend BBQs as it does for easy crowd food, and it’s built to pair perfectly with a glass of Smokehead on the side.
Instead of relying on heavy sauces, the seasoning builds flavour into the chicken first, so every bite holds up even before the glaze hits.
1kg chicken wings
2 tbsp Smokey Rebel Wingman seasoning
1 tbsp oil
50ml Smokehead whisky
2 tbsp honey
30g butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cider vinegar
Pinch salt
Spring onions, sliced
Sesame seeds (optional)
Toss the chicken wings with oil and Smokey Rebel Wingman seasoning until evenly coated.
Cook using your preferred method:
200°C for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway
200°C for 18–22 minutes
Cook over indirect heat until crispy and fully cooked through
Add whisky, honey, butter, brown sugar and vinegar to a small pan.
Simmer gently for 5–8 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy.
Do not boil aggressively, keep it controlled to retain flavour.
Once the wings are cooked, toss them in the whisky glaze until fully coated.
Return to heat for 2–3 minutes if needed to set the glaze.
Finish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately while hot and sticky.
Air frying gives the quickest crispy result. Cook at 200°C for around 20 minutes, shaking halfway through.
For a more pronounced whisky hit, reduce the glaze slightly less or add a small splash of whisky at the end.
Add a pinch of Spitfire seasoning or chilli flakes into the glaze for a sweet heat variation.
Serve with fries, slaw or as part of a sharing platter alongside other BBQ dishes.
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