Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings are coated in a super easy sweet and spicy glaze made with a jar of pepper jelly. They are great for gameday!

Pepper Jelly

Pepper Jelly is one of my favorite southern condiments. It is mostly sweet with a little kick from peppers. You want a jar of red pepper jelly for this recipe, NOT green pepper jelly. There are many different brands of pepper jelly available and they really vary in heat and flavor. I typically use Braswell’s or Stonewall Kitchen.

Bake The Wings

The wings first get baked in a 400 degree oven until cooked through and crispy. Then they get tossed with glaze and broiled briefly to crisp them up some and really seal the glaze on them.

Use A Rack

I like to set the wings on a rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. They get crispier since the air can circulate under them. It’s totally ok to cook them directly on the baking sheet if you don’t have a rack.
Easy Glaze

The 3-ingredient glaze is so easy. Just heat a jar of pepper jelly with a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a tablespoon of butter.

Recommended Equipment for Pepper Jelly Chicken Wings

Rimmed Baking SheetBaking Rack- I use this Checkered Chef Baking Rack.Tongs- useful for placing the chicken wings on the baking rack and removing them.

Spice Them Up

Some pepper jellies are not very spicy. To add a little more heat, add a pinch or two of cayenne pepper to the glaze.

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