These oven-baked BBQ chicken wings are guaranteed to leave you wanting more. Get ready to indulge in the perfect combination of crispy, sticky, and flavorful wings that will become a favorite at any gathering. These delicious crispy wings are coated with a homemade BBQ sauce that makes the wings finger-licking good!
Baked BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
Whether you’re hosting a party, having a fun picnic day with family and friends, or simply satisfying your cravings, these BBQ chicken wings will surely impress. So, fire up your oven or grill, and get ready to savor the irresistible combination of sticky, flavorful, and perfectly cooked chicken wings!
The wings are crispy without the mess of frying!
If you want crispy wings, it’s important to remove moisture from the chicken wings. Here are two simple techniques I use:
First, to eliminate excess moisture, it is advisable to refrigerate the wings for at least an hour. However, if time is limited, you can dry them by patting and applying aluminum-free baking powder as I did.
The wings are crispy without the mess of frying! They are not only crispy but also deliciously flavorful.
How to make Crispy Oven-Baked Chicken Wings:
Let’s prepare the wings:
Start by cutting them into drumettes and wingettes. Use a sharp knife to cut them at the joint and remove the tips. If you prefer, you can buy pre-cut “party wings” at the store to save time and effort. When planning for this meal, my recommendation is to prepare approximately one pound of bone-in wings per person.
Next, pat the wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
Add the wings to a large bowl or a Ziploc bag and sprinkle the baking powder all over the wings. Make sure you get aluminum-free baking powder. Set the chicken wings on a metal rack and let them air-dry for a couple of minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Then, place the wings back in a large bowl and add spices. Toss them to coat them evenly.
Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet with a wire rack. I recommended lining the sheet with either aluminum or parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Bake the chicken wings until browned, about 45 minutes. While the wings are baking, let’s move on to the sauce!
Homemade BBQ Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine ketchup and honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, or Sriracha hot sauce (optional), and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened 7 to 10 minutes.
Remove the wings from the oven, and pour the hot barbecue sauce over the chicken wings right away while they are hot.
Soooo Delicious, Enjoy!
Here are some sides ideas I prefer:
Blue cheese dressing
Ranch dressing
Celery sticks
Carrot sticks
What would you serve with these wings? Let me know in the comment section below.
Baked BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
Equipment
- Sheet Pan and Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 4 pounds chicken wings halved at joints, wingtips discarded
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder aluminum free
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Homemade BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
Let’s prepare the wings:
- Start by cutting them into drumettes and wingettes. Use a sharp knife to cut them at the joint and remove the tips. If you prefer, you can buy pre-cut “party wings” at the store to save time and effort. When planning for this meal, my recommendation is to prepare approximately one pound of bone-in wings per person.
- Next, pat the wings dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Add the wings to a large bowl or a Ziploc bag and sprinkle the baking powder all over the wings. Make sure you get aluminum-free baking powder. Set the wings on a metal rack and let them air-dry for a couple of minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Then, place the wings back in a large bowl and add spices. Toss them to coat them evenly.
- Place the wings in a single layer on a baking sheet with a wire rack. I recommended lining the sheet with either aluminum or parchment paper for easy clean-up.
- Bake the chicken wings until browned, about 45 minutes. While the wings are baking, let’s move on to the sauce!
Homemade BBQ Sauce
- In a small saucepan, combine ketchup and honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, or Sriracha hot sauce (optional), and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until slightly thickened, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the oven, and pour the hot barbecue sauce over the chicken wings right away while they are hot. Soooo Delicious, Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Until the next one…
