A BBQ guide to sweet and sticky chicken wing glazes, covering hot honey, gochujang, mango habanero, tamarind, maple bourbon, pineapple and black garlic.
Spicy
Spicy BBQ is about the balance between capsaicin and smoke. On this page, you’ll find our complete collection of recipes that lean into heat—from the earthy warmth of Aleppo pepper to the sharp punch of Buffalo sauce. We focus on the “tug-of-war” between spice, acidity, and the sweetness of caramelized meat. Whether you want a slow-smoked rack with a stinging dry rub or quick-fire skewers in a spicy yogurt marinade, this is your hub for all things fire. Explore our specialized spicy clusters across pork, beef, and poultry to find your perfect burn level.
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Black Garlic Soy Treacle Chicken Wings with Shallot
by What to BBQSavoury black garlic wings with soy, treacle and crisp shallot, made for deep umami stickiness, glossy BBQ skin and a crunchy finish.
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Pineapple Scotch Bonnet Molasses Wings with Lemon Thyme
by What to BBQPineapple Scotch bonnet wings with molasses and lemon thyme, giving sticky BBQ chicken dark fruit sweetness, fragrant fire and a herbal citrus finish.
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Tamarind Chilli Palm Sugar Chicken Wings with Mint
by What to BBQTangy tamarind chilli wings with palm sugar and mint, balancing sour stickiness, savoury heat and a fresh finish for sharper BBQ appetites.
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Maple Bourbon Chipotle Chicken Wings with Orange Zest
by What to BBQSmoky maple bourbon wings with chipotle and orange zest, designed for richer BBQ plates where sweet warmth, gentle chilli and caramelised edges matter.
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Mango Habanero Lime Chicken Wings with Fresh Coriander
by What to BBQFruit-led mango habanero wings with lime and coriander, giving BBQ chicken a bright orange glaze, fresh finish and proper tropical chilli kick.
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Sticky Gochujang Sesame Chicken Wings with Fresh Ginger
by What to BBQDeep red gochujang wings with sesame, soy and fresh ginger, made for cooks who want sticky chilli flavour with savoury depth and nutty heat.
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Gochujang Sour Cream BBQ Dip with Pickled Jalapeños
by What to BBQGochujang, sour cream and pickled jalapeños turn into a cool, savoury dip with a fermented chilli edge, ideal for sticky ribs, beef skewers and grilled corn.
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Cream Cheese Chipotle Dip with Hot Honey Jalapeños
by What to BBQRich cream cheese, smoky chipotle, hot honey and pickled jalapeños make this thick dip a cracking match for ribs, grilled corn, beef skewers and loaded barbecue boards.
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7 Best Spicy BBQ Dip Recipes for BBQ Evenings
by What to BBQA handy guide to seven spicy BBQ dips, from smoky chipotle cream cheese to fresh harissa yoghurt and sweet-hot pineapple, with ideas for pairing each one.