Honey BBQ Chicken Wings (Printable)

Crispy wings coated in sweet smoky honey BBQ glaze. Ideal for gatherings and appetizers.

# What You'll 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:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
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 over the baking sheet.
04 - Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are crispy and golden brown.
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 homemade honey BBQ sauce comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything from a bottle
  • These wings strike that perfect balance between sweet and smoky that keeps everyone reaching for more
02 -
  • Patting the wings completely dry before seasoning is the absolute key to crispy skin, so do not skip this step
  • Let the sauce cool for just a minute after cooking so it clings better instead of sliding right off
03 -
  • Line your baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, the caramelized sauce can be stubborn
  • Use tongs for the final toss to keep the sauce where it belongs, on the wings
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