Smoky Maple Chicken Wings

 Baked in the oven and tossed with a sweet smoky sauce makes these wings a hit. Smoked paprika is the secret ingredient to deliver the smoky flavor.

Ingredients

1/2 cup maple syrup

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1 Tablespoon smoked paprika

2 Tablespoon canola oil

2 tsp. salt

3 pounds chicken wings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine maple syrup,  soy sauce and garlic powder in small saucepan. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Reduce the liquid to about 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Add smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with oil and salt. Line rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place wire rack on top. Spray rack with cooking spray.

Arrange chicken on pan. Roast until skin is brown and crisp, about 50 minutes.

In large clean bowl, toss chicken with glaze. Return chicken to pan and roast another 10 minutes.

Allow to cool 5 minutes before eating.