Baked Honey BBQ Wings are a delicious chicken wing that are crispy, and juicy, and have a yummy sticky BBQ sauce.
These wings are perfect served as an appetizer or as a main dish!
Baked chicken wings
There's just something so delicious about chicken wings. Maybe it's the small size and the fact that they are perfect finger food.
Maybe it's all that tasty sauce that coats the wings. Or maybe it's just that they taste so darned good!
Baked chicken wings make you feel a bit better about what you're eating and you don't have to feel guilty about eating a few more!
These Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are perfect when you're watching football or having guests over for a celebration!
If you love wings, check out these Baked Teriyaki Wings!
Key ingredients
Ingredients
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- Chicken Wings - I buy a package of "party wings" from our local Costco. The wings are already separated into two pieces and the tip has been removed. Most grocery stores sell wings. You may have to separate them.
- Seasonings - Garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Change things up by using smoked paprika for a bit more smoky flavor.
- BBQ Sauce - Use your favorite BBQ sauce.
- Honey - Adds just a bit more sweetness
- Red Pepper Flakes - I like to add a bit more spice to my sauce so I add red pepper flakes. Feel free to omit or add double the amount! It's all about how spicy you like your wings!
Step by step directions
How to make it
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- Pat wings dry with a paper towel and place wings in a large bowl
- Drizzle oil and seasonings over the top of the wings. Toss to mix so every part of the wing is covered
- Place wings on a baking rack that's resting on a baking sheet
- Bake for 40 minutes, rotating wings halfway through
- Meanwhile, place BBQ sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the honey has melted
- Remove wings from oven and place into a large bowl
- Pour BBQ sauce over wings and toss to coat
- Place wings back on the rack and return to oven under the broiler until the sauce is bubbly and just slightly charred
- Serve wings hot or warm with a sprinkling of fresh parsley
Recipe tips
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel. Excess moisture will prevent the wings from crisping
- Use parchment paper or foil on your baking sheet. This makes cleaning up much easier.
- Check your wings after 40 minutes of baking. If the skin isn't crispy, give the wings another 5 minutes in the oven.
- When broiling, keep a close eye on your wings. You don't want them burnt, but you do want them just slightly charred. I use a gas oven and my broiler is just in the center of my oven. I have to rotate my tray to make certain all the wings get heated from the broiler.
- You can skip the broiler if you prefer your BBQ sauce very wet and not slightly caramelized
Frequently asked questions
Baked wings can be crispy with a few tips. Dry wings, apply a light coating of oil and bake on a rack over a baking sheet.
Yes, leftovers can be reheated. Place on a baking sheet and in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes. Wings can also be microwaved, but they do lose some of their crispness.
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Honey BBQ Wings
Ingredients
Wings
- 2½-3 pounds chicken wings (about 20-25 wings)
- 2 tablespoons oil (light tasting oil like canola)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Pat wings dry with a paper towel and place wings in a large bowl2½-3 pounds chicken wings
- Drizzle oil and seasonings over the top of wings. Toss to mix so every part of the wing is covered2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Lightly spray a baking rack with nonstick spray and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment or foil. Place wings on a baking rack leaving a bit of space between each wing.
- Bake for 40 minutes, rotating wings halfway through
- Meanwhile, place BBQ sauce, honey and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until the honey has melted into the1 cup BBQ sauce, ¼ cup honey, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Remove wings from oven and place into a large heatproof bowl
- Pour BBQ sauce over wings and toss to coat
- Place wings back on rack and return to oven under the broiler until the sauce is bubbly and just slightly charred
- Serve wings hot or warm with a sprinkling of fresh parsley
Notes
- Pat the wings dry with a paper towel. Excess moisture will prevent the wings from crisping
- Use parchment paper or foil on your baking sheet. This makes cleaning up much easier.
- Check your wings after 40 minutes of baking. If the skin isn't crispy, give the wings another 5 minutes in the oven.
- When broiling, keep a close eye on your wings. You don't want them burnt, but you do want them just slightly charred. I use a gas oven and my broiler is just in the center of my oven. I have to rotate my tray to make certain all the wings get heated from the broiler.
- You can skip the broiler if you prefer your BBQ sauce very wet and not slightly caramelized
Nutritional Disclaimer:
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David @ Spiced says
Ohhh, the sweet + savory combo here is making my mouth water. BBQ wings are delicious, and the bit of honey in these would be fantastic! Bring on the games...I need an excuse to make a batch of these wings!
Kathy says
Football games are a perfect time to whip up some wings to enjoy!