Honey BBQ Chicken Wings
These Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are crispy, juicy, and bursting with a perfect blend of sweetness and smokiness. Ideal for gatherings or as a delicious snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings Pat dry for crispiness
- 1 cup barbecue sauce Use your favorite brand
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Adds tanginess
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- a pinch cayenne pepper Optional for heat
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
Cooking
- Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased wire rack.
- Bake in the oven for about 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- While the wings are baking, prepare the glaze by combining the barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well combined and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Once wings are done, remove them from the oven and toss them in the honey BBQ sauce until well coated.
- Return the glazed wings to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to caramelize the sauce.
Serving
- Let the wings cool for a minute, then plate them up. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
For extra crispiness, place the wings on a wire rack while baking. Adjust the amounts of honey or barbecue sauce based on personal preference.