Description
Succulent bbq chicken wings bring smoky southern charm straight to dinner tables with irresistible flavor. Crispy, golden wings glazed in tangy sauce promise a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken wings
Spices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Elevate oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining with aluminum foil and positioning a wire rack on top for optimal air circulation.
- Thoroughly cleanse chicken wings under cold running water, then meticulously dry using paper towels to ensure crisp skin formation.
- Transfer wings to a spacious mixing bowl and uniformly distribute salt and pepper across all surfaces, ensuring complete and even seasoning.
- Carefully position seasoned wings in a single, non-overlapping layer on the prepared wire rack, maximizing exposure to heat for consistent cooking.
- Roast wings in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until they transform into a rich golden-brown color with crispy exterior.
- While wings are roasting, whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, and garlic powder in a separate bowl to create a glossy, flavor-packed glaze.
- Remove wings from oven and generously coat each piece with the prepared sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Activate broiler function and return wings to oven for 3-5 minutes, watching closely to achieve a caramelized, slightly charred finish without burning.
- Allow wings to rest for 2-3 minutes after removing from oven, which helps sauce set and flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken wings are completely dry before seasoning to achieve crispy, golden-brown skin that locks in maximum flavor.
- Use a wire rack inside the baking sheet to allow air circulation, helping wings cook evenly and preventing soggy bottoms.
- Select high-quality BBQ sauce with balanced sweetness and tanginess for a rich, complex coating that elevates the overall taste experience.
- For gluten-free option, replace traditional BBQ sauce with homemade or certified gluten-free sauce to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg