Honey BBQ Chicken Wings (Printable Version)

Crispy wings tossed in sweet honey BBQ glaze, perfect for parties and game day.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

→ Honey BBQ Sauce

07 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
08 - 1/4 cup honey
09 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
10 - 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
11 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F or heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if baking.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss wings with vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared rack or baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden brown. If frying, cook wings in batches for 8–10 minutes until deep golden and cooked through, draining on paper towels.
05 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine barbecue sauce, honey, butter, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper. Stir until butter melts and sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
06 - Transfer cooked wings to a large bowl. Pour warm honey BBQ sauce over wings and toss to coat evenly.
07 - Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce clings to every crispy corner without making wings soggy
  • Simple enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for guests
02 -
  • Patting wings completely dry before seasoning is the difference between crispy and soggy skin
  • Let the sauce cool for just a minute before tossing, it thickens slightly and clings better
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with foil before the wire rack for the easiest cleanup ever
  • Set aside some sauce without touching the wings for dipping, your guests will thank you
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