Recipe: Roasted Black Pepper Wings with Maple Bourbon Glaze

ROASTED BLACK PEPPER WINGS WITH MAPLE BOURBON GLAZE

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh, coarsely ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 wings, cut in half at joints, wing tips removed and discarded
FOR THE GLAZE:
1 cup bourbon
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons molasses

In a small bowl, combine the pepper, salt and cayenne. Place the wings in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the pepper mixture in the bags, close it and shake to coat the wings.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray the foil with nonstick cooking spray.

Place the wings on the baking sheet and cook 30 to 40 minutes, or until done. When wings are done, toss them with the glaze while they are still warm.

TO MAKE THE GLAZE:
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the bourbon, maple syrup and molasses, plus 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Simmer the mixture until reduced by about half and thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.

Makes 24 pieces
Source: Wings: 50 High-Flying Recipes for America's Favorite Snack by Debbie Moose