Sea Island Wings

Sea Island Wings

Hot and Spicy Chicken Wings

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 35m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

506
calories
30,9g
fat
19,7g
carbohydrates
38g
protein
112mg
cholesterol
1822mg
sodium
Sea Island Wings

Recipe Description

I think I’ve found the best wings recipe with this Sea Island Wings recipe. Hot sauce, sweetened with molasses and bound with butter.

Cook on a hot griddle in a homemade basting rub made from a combination of light brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, pepper and olive oil. Tossed in hot sauce and garnished with scallion slices and fresh parsley for an extra touch.

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Ingredients for Sea Island Wings

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat grill

    5 min
    Step 1 - Sea Island Wings

    Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Prepare hot sauce

    2 min
    Step 2 - Sea Island Wings

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of hot sauce, ½ cup of molasses and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

  3. 3

    Heat hot sauce

    3 min
    Step 3 - Sea Island Wings

    Heat the hot sauce over medium-high heat until well combined and heated through. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Prepare wings coating

    1 min
    Step 4 - Sea Island Wings

    In a separate mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika and 2 teaspoons of pepper then whisk in ¾ cup of olive oil until a smooth rub for coating, forms. Set a quarter of the prepared coating aside for further brushing.

  5. 5

    Brush wings

    2 min
    Step 5 - Sea Island Wings

    Generously coat the wings all over with the prepared coating.

  6. 6

    Cook wings

    25 min
    Step 6 - Sea Island Wings

    Grease the grill with some olive oil then place the wings on top. Cook and close the grill for about 10 minutes then add more of the prepared coating. Flip the wings, recoat with the remaining rub and cook for another 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add hot sauce

    2 min
    Step 7 - Sea Island Wings

    Once completely cooked, transfer the wings to a large mixing bowl and pour the hot sauce over. Toss to coat well.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - Sea Island Wings

    Serve on a platter with sprinkles of scallions and parsley for garnish.

Is it time for a new wings recipe? Then these Sea Island Wings are going to get you so excited! Try them and let us know what you think of them by tagging us online with our hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews)
William Johnson
May 12, 2025
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Made these wings for game day—total hit! Everyone wanted seconds, man!

Jessica Benson
January 29, 2025
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Made these wings for mates last night, they loved em so much.

Zach
December 11, 2023
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Delicious!

Ruthie
October 15, 2023
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Yummy! I made these wings for a game night with my hubby, and they were a huge hit. The combination of sweet and spicy is simply fantastic. My sister-in-law asked for the recipe right away. Definitely a keeper for our family gatherings.

Kylie Martinez
October 5, 2023
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Tried these wings at our family BBQ, and they were a hit. Super easy and packed with flavor.

Fiona
October 2, 2023
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OMG! These wings were a lifesaver for my surprise party last weekend! Everyone loved them!

Wendy
September 13, 2023
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Best wings ever

Emily Carter
March 11, 2023
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Simply the best!

Isaac Johnson
November 26, 2022
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Delicious. Made these wings for game night, and they vanished quickly.

Mary Johnson
November 7, 2022
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I made these Sea Island Wings for our anniversary, and they were a hit! The combo of sweet & spicy was just perfect. Everyone asked for the recipe, so I'm thankful for this amazing dish!

William Turner
September 14, 2022
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These Sea Island Wings were a hit at our family BBQ! Totally easy to whip up, and the sauce is just fire. Love it!

Xander
June 16, 2022
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Delicious wings, wow!

Alex
March 13, 2022
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Best wings ever! I made these for my buddies during the game, and everyone loved them. The flavor is simply amazing with that sweet and spicy mix.

Zara
August 13, 2021
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Wings are fantastic!

Olivia Johnson
July 30, 2021
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Delish!

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