Beer Bacon Hot Honey Wings

If you’re looking to fire up the flavor at your next cookout, these Beer Bacon Hot Honey Wings are your ultimate summer wing experience. Crispy, smoky, sweet, and spicy, they strike a mouthwatering balance that hits every taste bud. Featuring a bold duo of Elijah’s Xtreme Beer Bacon Maple BBQ Sauce and The Spice Guy’s Oso Hot Honey Rub from our "Flavor Fireworks" BBQ box, this recipe transforms classic wings into a next-level backyard barbecue showstopper.

The rub lays down a spicy-sweet foundation that caramelizes beautifully over fire, while the BBQ sauce -- rich with beer, bacon, and maple -- adds a sticky glaze with layers of smoky sweetness and a savory bite. Whether you're using a grill or smoker, these wings develop a crave-worthy crust with just the right amount of char.

Perfect for sharing (but hard not to devour solo), this recipe serves four and is ready in about an hour on the grill...or let them soak up extra smoke in the smoker for deeper flavor. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for a pop of freshness and crunch, and don’t forget extra sauce on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Pro Tip: Want to turn up the heat even more? Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the glaze or finish with a quick honey drizzle for contrast. Pair with ranch or blue cheese for the ultimate hot wing indulgence.

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Beer Bacon Hot Honey Wings

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Servings

4

Cook Time

0 hours,10 minutes

These smoky, crispy wings pack a fiery-sweet punch thanks to The Spice Guy’s Oso Hot Honey Rub and a sticky glaze of Elijah’s Xtreme Beer Bacon Maple BBQ Sauce. Perfect for grilling or smoking, they deliver bold summer flavor with just the right amount of heat and char.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Beer Bacon Maple BBQ Sauce by Elijah’s Xtreme (plus extra for serving)
• 3 Tbsp Oso Hot Honey Rub by The Spice Guy
• 2.5 lbs Chicken Wings
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• Chopped Green Onions or Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)

Directions

1. Prep the wings: Pat the chicken wings dry and toss them with olive oil. Season liberally with Oso Hot Honey Rub.

2. Cook the wings using your preferred method:
   
   Grill wings over indirect heat at 275°F for 45–60 minutes, until skin is crispy and internal temp reaches 175°F.
   
   Smoke wings at 250°F for 1.5–2 hours until internal temp reaches 175°F. For extra crispy skin, finish over high heat or under a broiler for a few minutes.

3. During the final minutes of your cook, baste the wings with Beer Bacon Maple BBQ Sauce and grill or smoke for an additional 5 minutes to caramelize the glaze.

4. Serve: Plate the wings and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds, if desired. Serve with extra Beer Bacon Maple BBQ Sauce on the side for dipping.