Juicy chicken wings coated in smoky barbecue sauce and served with fresh sides for a crowd‑pleasing dish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
They deliver all the finger‑licking satisfaction of barbecue wings with a sweet-and-smoky flavor and minimal cleanup.
ingredients
(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)
- Chicken wings or drumettes
- Oil
- BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper
- Optional: smoked paprika or garlic powder
directions
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
- Toss wings in oil, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
- Arrange on lined baking sheet and bake 35–40 minutes, turning halfway.
- Brush with BBQ sauce, bake another 5–10 minutes until glaze sets.
Servings and timing
Serves 4. Prep time: 10 minutes; cook time: 45 minutes; total time: 55 minutes.
Variations
- Use buffalo or honey‑garlic sauce in place of BBQ.
- Grill wings for charred flavor.
- Marinate wings overnight for deeper taste.
storage/reheating
Refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days. Reheat in oven at 175 °C for 10–15 minutes, adding fresh sauce if needed.
FAQs
Can I grill them?
Yes—cook over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, turning, and sauce in last 5 minutes.
How do I get crispy skin?
Pat wings dry and bake on a rack so air circulates.
Can I air‑fry wings?
Yes—Air fry at 200 °C for 20 minutes, toss in sauce, air fry another 5.
Is BBQ sauce sticky?
Yes, but it forms a nice glaze when baked.
Can I use drumsticks?
Yes—adjust cooking time to about 45–50 minutes.
Can I prepare ahead?
Season ahead and bake just before serving.
What dips pair well?
Ranch, blue cheese, or garlic aioli.
Are these kid‑friendly?
Yes—use mild sauce and omit spices.
Can I make them spicy?
Use hot BBQ sauce or add cayenne powder.
What sides go best?
Cornbread, coleslaw, baked beans, or veggie sticks complement nicely.
Conclusion
BBQ chicken wings are a flavorful and satisfying main or appetizer—simple to prepare yet packed with smoky, saucy goodness that delights everyone.
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BBQ Chicken Wings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Description
Juicy chicken wings coated in smoky barbecue sauce and served with fresh sides for a crowd‑pleasing dish.
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings or drumettes
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp smoked paprika or garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200 °C (400 °F) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
- Pat wings dry. Toss with oil, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning halfway through.
- Remove wings from oven and brush generously with BBQ sauce.
- Return to oven and bake another 5–10 minutes until sauce is glazed and sticky.
- Serve hot with your favorite sides or dips.
Notes
- Use buffalo, honey-garlic, or hot sauce as an alternative to BBQ.
- For grilled wings, cook over medium heat for 20–25 minutes, turning frequently.
- Air-fry at 200 °C for 20 minutes, then toss in sauce and air-fry for 5 more minutes.
- Marinate wings overnight for deeper flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven with extra sauce to retain moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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