And I found this recipe, and I have literally EVERYTHING on the list except for the ketchup. My question is could I sub alittle sugar for the ketchup since I think thats what the ketchup is added for?(might be the tomatoey taste too, not sure)

Anyways, here is the recipe:

* 18 chicken wings
* 1 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
* cooking spray

Sauce

* 1 cup barbecue sauce, preferably Hickory Smoke Flavor
* 1/2 cup honey
* 2 tablespoons ketchup
* 2 tablespoons hot sauce
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

http://www.recipezaar.com/recipe/Honey-Barbecue-Chicken-Wings-185892

 

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Ketchup is basically tomato, sugar, salt and vinegar. More than just sugar.

But since it's a relatively small amount compared to the BBQ sauce anyway I personally think you could just skip it. A little sugar will take down the acidity of the other ingredients a bit.

 

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Yeah I think ah is right. if anything Ketchup is a base component of BBQ Sauce you could probably add a little extra of that...