Smoked Air-Fried Maple-Bourbon Chicken Wings

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Perdue chicken wings
• 1 tbsp Diamond kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp Sriracha ((optional for heat))

Instructions

1. 1

   To install the grill grate in the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill, position it flat on top of the heating element and gently press down until it sits in place. Place Air Crisp Basket on the grate, then close the hood.

2. 2

   While holding the smoke box lid open, use the pellet scoop to pour pellets into the smoke box until filled to the top. Then close the smoke box lid.

3. 3

   Turn the dial to AIR CRISP. Press WOODFIRE FLAVOR. Set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 30 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 8–10 minutes).

4. 4

   Prep the wings while the grill preheats: Mix the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and place the dried wings in a large bowl. Toss the wings with the salt and dry rub, until evenly coated.

5. 5

   Cook the wings: When unit beeps to signify it has preheated and ADD FOOD is displayed, open the hood and place the wings in basket. Close the hood to begin cooking. Several times during cooking, open hood and use silicone-tipped tongs to flip the wings (about every 10 minutes). Cook until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 165° F.

6. 6

   Make the sauce (while the wings are cooking): Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan, whisk over medium heat until dissolved then reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce is reduced and thickened (by 1/4 ish), about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

7. 7

   When cooking is complete, open the hood, remove wings from the basket, toss with sauce (if using) and serve hot.