Baked Sticky Honey BBQ Wings (Print View)

Crispy baked wings tossed in a sticky honey BBQ glaze delivering sweet and tangy flavors.

# Components:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Honey BBQ Sauce

06 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
07 - 1/4 cup honey
08 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
09 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

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 garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is crisp and golden.
04 - In a small saucepan, combine barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, and optional hot sauce. Simmer over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Remove wings from oven and transfer to a large bowl. Pour warm honey BBQ sauce over wings and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Return sauced wings to the wire rack and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until sticky and caramelized.
07 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The skin gets impossibly crispy while the sauce turns into a sticky caramelized candy coating
  • They disappear faster than you can bake them, so consider making a double batch
02 -
  • Pat the wings ridiculously dry before seasoning, any moisture on the skin is the enemy of crispiness
  • The second bake after saucing is what creates that restaurant style sticky finish, so do not rush it
03 -
  • Use tongs to flip and toss the wings, they keep your hands clean and the wings intact
  • The sauce continues to thicken as it cools slightly, so time that second bake carefully
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