Australian Beer Barbecued Wings Recipe

How to Make Australian Beer Barbecued Wings

1. Rinse the wings under cold running water, drain, and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
2. Using a sharp knife, make 2-3 deep slashes into the meaty part of each wing, cutting almost to the bone. This helps the marinade penetrate.
3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with the marinade ingredients (see below).
4. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, turning the wings occasionally for even flavor.
5. While the wings marinate, prepare the barbecue sauce:
6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
7. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion and garlic are lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
8. Stir in the remaining barbecue sauce ingredients (see below). Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and developed a rich flavor. Stir occasionally.
10. Remove the sauce from heat and set aside about 1 cup for serving. Keep the rest warm.
11. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
12. Remove the wings from the marinade, discarding the marinade.
13. Arrange the wings on the hot grill grates, ensuring that as much skin as possible is exposed to the direct heat. Open wings if needed.
14. Grill the wings, turning frequently with tongs, until the thicker parts are no longer pink near the bone and the skin is crispy (12-16 minutes).
15. During the last 5 minutes of grilling, begin brushing the wings generously with the reserved barbecue sauce.
16. Transfer the wings to a serving platter and brush with remaining sauce.
17. Serve immediately, with extra sauce on the side for dipping.