5 Super Bowl Wing Recipes to Spice Up the Big Game
5 Killer Wing Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday
This Sunday, the Super Bowl will once again bring together friends and families for watch parties to see the highly anticipated showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Given both Sean and Ryan grew up in Kansas City, they are firmly rooting for the Chiefs and excited about the game.
That said, the food, fun, and atmosphere are just as important as watching the game for many people. One of the must-have items at our Super Bowl party should be chicken wings.
Below are four recipes for wings that we love. We also have an awesome wing recipe in our Recipe of the Week section that you should check out as well. Have a great Super Bowl Sunday everyone!
Lemon pepper wings are a hit and don't require a lot of ingredients. (Photo by Wai Chan)
Lemon Pepper Super Bowl Wings by BBQ Tourist
These chicken wings from our very own BBQ Tourist are easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients. Best of all, this winning recipe cooks in just a few minutes over direct heat on the grill, so it’s great for an event where you may have a lot of other dishes going at the same time. READ HERE.
These spicy garlic wings will get your guests hot. (Photo by Paula Stachyra)
Spicy Garlic Wings by Paula Stachyra
These sticky, sweet, and spicy wings by Paula Stachyra, aka Queen of the Grill, will get your guests excited. (Read our interview with the Queen of the Grill here.) The combination of garlic, sticky honey, soy, and ginger takes these wings to a whole other level. Your guests will be asking you: where have these wings been all my life? READ HERE.
Captain Ron shows how to make simple buffalo chicken wings.
Easy Buffalo Chicken Wings by Fogo Charcoal
No matter if you’re rooting for the Chiefs or Eagles or the commercials, you’ll likely appreciate buffalo wings. In this recipe, Captain Ron with Fogo Charcoal shows how to make the easiest buffalo chicken wings for game day. These perfect spicy chicken wings are loaded with garlic and have crispy skin for the perfect bite. WATCH HERE.
Hawaiian wings can add some more creativity to your party food.
Huli Huli Hawaiian Chicken Wings by All Things BBQ
If you’re looking to serve your guests some non-traditional wings, Chef Tom of All Things BBQ has a great recipe for Huli Huli Chicken Wings. Using an Ooni Karu 16 Wood Fired Oven, he shows how he makes his classic Hawaiian barbecue chicken featuring a sweet and salty marinade and sauce that coats every crevice of these fire-kissed wings. WATCH HERE.
Sean Ludwig (NYC BBQ) and Ryan Cooper (BBQ Tourist)
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In a new feature for The Guardian, author and “soul food scholar” Adrian Miller writes about how American barbecue got so trendy, with insights from pitmasters and experts like Ed Mitchell and Sam Jones. “Barbecue is an ancient and now global method of food preparation whose history has been deeply shaped by place, people, and economies of labor – particularly in the American south,” Miller writes. “And it’s this style of southern barbecue that is particularly hot right now. American barbecue competitions and restaurants are proliferating in the United States and worldwide. Its cooks and writers are famous. But what’s making barbecue so trendy?” READ MORE.
Poker Face, the new TV show from Knives Out and The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson, centers its third episode around an East Texas barbecue joint. Texas Monthly’s Daniel Vaughn spoke with the writer of the episode about how he got most of the details right. He also reveals details about how the barbecue on the show was cooked by New York-based Bearded Boys BBQ, who also built the smoker used on the show. READ MORE.
With the success of the Kansas City Chiefs, business is booming at KC barbecue restaurants in advance of the Super Bowl. KMBC spoke with Eric Tadda of Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que, who noted that the restaurant is preparing large orders for Super Bowl parties for 10 to 15 people. “We honestly will adjust our business around the Chiefs and their success,” Tadda said. READ MORE.
Texas Monthly BBQ editor Daniel Vaughn writes about Kat’s Barbecue in Santa Fe, Texas, which has become a small-town favorite featuring “long lines, packed parking, and sold-out meat,” thanks to its loyal customers. He notes the restaurant does not seem like it has only been open seven years due to its strong ties to the community and a few other unique traits. READ MORE.
ADDITIONAL READS
While its Arlington and Fort Worth locations remain open, Hurtado Barbecue recently announced the closure of its Little Elm location.
Lexington’s Speedy’s Barbecue is preparing to move from its home of 60 years to make way for a road-widening project.
In spite of a few setbacks this winter, Putska Family Barbeque in Temple is bouncing back from adversity.
Black’s in Lockhart stays true to traditional Texas-style barbecue, according to the Houston Chronicle’s J.C. Reid.
Bell Heir’s BBQ is bringing barbecue tradition to the Canaryville/Fuller Park neighborhood in Chicago.
The Bar-B-Q Fest in Owensboro, Kentucky, is adding bourbon to the mix and will be reborn as BBQ and Barrels this May.
BBQ is in the name, but tacos are the game for Fat Charles BBQ in Alabama.
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BBQ Service Station — Texas Country Reporter
Isaac Arellano and his wife, Ashley, opened Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ on a remote stretch of highway in the same building where Isaac’s father built the business that supported his family. Texas Country Reporter visits them in Slaton, where Issac explains how they’re carrying on his father’s legacy. WATCH HERE.
LISTEN
BBQ as Business with Amy Mills — BBQ Radio Network
Amy Mills is considered a complete authority on barbecue and the business that surrounds it. She has been a featured judge on barbecue shows such as BBQ Brawl, Firemasters, and Chopped, as well as co-star of the Mills family’s own digital series Peace, Love, and Barbecue. She has written two books with her dad, BBQ Hall of Famer Mike Mills, including Praise the Lard and the classic Peace, Love, and Barbecue, which was nominated for a James Beard Foundation award and won the National Barbecue Association Award of Excellence. Her restaurant, 17th Street Barbecue, is headquartered in Murphysboro, Illinois, with an outpost in the neighboring town of Marion. Mills launched the barbecue sauce co-packing facility known as The Factory in 2021. LISTEN HERE.
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How To Grill Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Flame-Cooked Food: A Grilling BBQ Cookbook — Mark Bittman
Here’s how to grill absolutely everything—from the perfect steak to cedar-plank salmon to pizza—explained in Mark Bittman’s trademark simple, straightforward style. Featuring 1,000 recipes and variations, plus Bittman’s practical advice on all the grilling basics, this book is an exploration of the grill’s nearly endless possibilities. Recipes cover every part of the meal, including appetizers, seafood, meat and poultry, vegetables (including vegetarian mains), and even desserts. Plenty of quick, high-heat recipes will get dinner on the table in short order (Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp, Green Chile Cheeseburgers); low and slow “project” recipes (Texas-Style Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork with Lexington BBQ Sauce) are ideal for leisurely weekend cookouts. ORDER HERE.
—Share these delicious and simple grilled chicken wings with your friends and family for the big game. (Photo by Brad Prose)—
Grilled Chicken Wings
By Chiles and Smoke
Nothing beats a pile of grilled chicken wings when you’re watching the big game, or just hanging out with your friends. Smoked chicken wings are delicious, but sometimes you just don’t have that kind of time. Light the charcoal and make this recipe for Grilled Chicken Wings from Brad Prose of Chiles and Smoke. This simple process will level up your grilling game. Get ready for great smoke flavor and the best plate of Grilled Chicken Wings you’ve ever had.
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—The upcoming NBBQA's 2023 annual conference is sure to be a fun time.—
February 15-18, 2023: National Barbecue & Grilling Association National Conference — Kissimmee, Florida
The National Barbecue & Grilling Association (NBBQA) will be hosting its annual national conference in early 2023. (Read the full preview here.) Expect great classes, speakers, food, competitions, and much more at this event. MORE INFO HERE.
February 23-25, 2023: Houston Rodeo World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest — Houston, Texas
More than 250 teams will compete in the next World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest. While most team tents are invitation-only, visitors can enjoy several public venues, including The Garden, Rockin' Bar-B-Que Saloon and the Chuckwagon. Plus, the carnival is open for wild rides and fun games. The event is one of the largest annual BBQ competitions in the country. MORE INFO HERE.
March 31-April 1, 2023: Hogs For the Cause — New Orleans, Louisiana
The Hogs For the Cause barbecue competition and festival is back in 2023 for its 15th anniversary. The event will be held at the UNO Lakefront Arena festival grounds. Proceeds go to fight pediatric brain cancer. MORE INFO HERE.
April 2, 2023: Houston Barbecue Festival — Humble, Texas
The Houston Barbecue Festival will return for its 10th anniversary this April. Tickets are now on sale for the event that includes some of the state’s best pitmasters and barbecue joints such as CorkScrew BBQ in Spring, Brett’s BBQ Shop in Katy, Harlem Road Texas BBQ in Richmond, Tejas Chocolate & BBQ in Tomball, and more than a dozen of Houston’s most popular ’cue restaurants. MORE INFO HERE.
April 26, 2023: Brisket King NYC — Queens, New York
The 12th Edition of Brisket King NYC will be held outdoors at the huge Pig Beach BBQ location in Queens, NYC this April. The event will feature brisket dishes from upcoming barbecue pitmasters and chefs. Historically, Brisket King has featured many pitmasters before they were household names, so you’re also getting a look at the future of the barbecue scene. MORE INFO HERE.
May 17-20, 2023: Memphis in May — Memphis, Tennessee
Recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious barbecue contests, the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is a four-day competition held in Memphis. Teams representing the best of barbecue that have been honing their craft for years compete for the title of World Champion and a share of the more than $145,000 in prize money. The event will be held again at Tom’s River Park after a hiatus. However, based on the reduction in space in the new Tom Lee Park the event organizers expect the contest will be limited to 150 teams. MORE INFO HERE.
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