How do I make smoky and saucy vegan bbq wings?

Bring the BBQ vibes to your vegan spread with our irresistible smoky and saucy BBQ wings recipe. Make every bite a fiesta in your mouth!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make smoky and saucy vegan BBQ wings. Items include: 16 oz (450g) vegan chicken substitute Olive oil Smoked paprika Garlic powder Salt Black pepper Tomato ketchup Apple cider vinegar Molasses Maple syrup Vegan Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce Liquid smoke Cayenne pepper

16 oz (450g) vegan chicken substitute 1 bag
Olive oil 2 tbsp
Smoked paprika 2 tsp
Garlic powder 2 tsp
Salt 1/2 tsp
Black pepper 1/4 tsp
Tomato ketchup 1 cup
Apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup
Molasses 2 tbsp
Maple syrup 2 tbsp
Vegan Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Liquid smoke 1/2 tsp
Cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp

Take note
Make sure to use oven mitts to handle hot items. Also, be careful when working with open flames or grill.

1

Prep the Wings

Start by preheating your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse and pat dry a 16 oz (450g) bag of vegan chicken substitute, like soy curls or tempeh strips. Cut the vegan chicken substitute into wing-like shapes. Toss the wings in a bowl with 2 tbsp of olive oil, 1 tsp of smoked paprika, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/4 tsp of black pepper. Make sure the wings are evenly coated with the seasonings.

2

Bake Away

Transfer the seasoned wings to the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are nicely spread out. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for another 20 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy. While the wings are baking, it's time to prepare the saucy goodness!

3

Whisk the Sauce

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine 1 cup of tomato ketchup, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp of molasses, 2 tbsp of maple syrup, 2 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce (make sure it's vegan-friendly), 1 tbsp of soy sauce, 1 tsp of smoked paprika, 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1/2 tsp of liquid smoke, and 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper. Whisk the sauce until everything is well combined.

4

Simmer and Glaze

Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes. This will give the flavors a chance to meld together. Once the wings are done baking, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the simmered sauce over the wings and toss until they are fully coated and dripping with saucy goodness.

5

Smokey Finish

For that smoky finish, heat up your grill or fire up the barbecue. Grill the sauced-up wings for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they get some nice grill marks. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning! Once they're done, remove from the grill and let them cool for a minute before serving.