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Published: Jan 12, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Honey BBQ Wings

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Chicken wings with a sauce on a blue and white platter.

Baked Honey BBQ Wings are a delicious wing that are crispy, juicy and have a yummy sticky BBQ sauce.

These wings are perfect served as an appetizer or as a main dish!

A blue and white platter filled with bbq wings.
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Baked chicken wings
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Frequently asked questions
More delicious appetizers
Honey BBQ Wings

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 eat 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

Chicken wings in a bowl with bowls of seasoning  and honey surrounding the wings.

Ingredients

This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.

  • 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 a 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

In this section I share step by step photos, cooking method, techniques and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures and timing, check the printable recipe card below.

  • Pat wings dry with a paper towel and place wings in a large bowl
  • Drizzle oil and seasonings over the top of 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
Chicken wings on a baking rack.
BBQ sauce in a pan.
  • Remove wings from oven and place into a large 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
Wings covered with BBQ sauce.
Baked wings wings with BBQ sauce.

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 clean up much easier.
  • Check your wings after the 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

Are baked wings crispy?

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.

Can I reheat baked wings?

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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  • Seven Layer Dip
  • Mini Taco Cups
  • Pigs in a Blanket
  • Veggie Tortilla Roll Ups
Chicken wings with sauce on a white plate.

If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

Check out all my delicious appetizer recipes!

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A blue and white platter filled with bbq wings.

Honey BBQ Wings

Kathy
Baked chicken wings with a honey barbecue sauce.
5 from 21 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 108 kcal

Equipment

  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
  • Parchment paper
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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 bowl
    2½-3 pounds chicken wings
  • Drizzle oil and seasonings over the top of wings. Toss to mix so every part of the wing is covered
    2 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 the
    1 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 clean up much easier.
  • Check your wings after the 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:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wingCalories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 208mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.4mg
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  1. David @ Spiced says

    January 18, 2023 at 4:34 am

    5 stars
    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!

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    • Kathy says

      January 18, 2023 at 4:36 pm

      Football games are a perfect time to whip up some wings to enjoy!

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