Baked Sticky Honey BBQ Wings (Printable Version)

Crispy wings baked with a sticky honey BBQ glaze, blending sweet and tangy notes for savory enjoyment.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken

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

→ Seasoning

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

→ Honey BBQ Sauce

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the 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. Toss wings with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
03 - Place wings in a single layer on the prepared rack. Bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway until skin is crisp and golden.
04 - Combine barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, and hot sauce in a small saucepan. 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 rack and bake for an additional 10 minutes until sauce is sticky and caramelized.
07 - Serve wings hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're crispy on the outside and tender inside, with a sauce that clings to every bite like it was meant to be there.
  • You can make them start to finish in under an hour, which means you're not stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is having fun.
  • The honey adds a subtle sweetness that balances the smoky, tangy BBQ without tasting like dessert.
02 -
  • Drying those wings isn't just a suggestion—it's the difference between crispy skin and a rubbery, chewy mess, and I learned that lesson after one disappointing batch.
  • The sauce needs to stay warm when you toss the wings, or it won't stick properly and you'll end up with bare spots on your wings.
03 -
  • If your BBQ sauce is already quite sweet, use a little less honey and add an extra splash of apple cider vinegar to keep things balanced.
  • Room temperature wings take slightly longer to bake than cold ones straight from the fridge, so adjust your timing accordingly if you prep ahead.
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