BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
BBQ Chicken Wings are a party favorite, known for their crispy texture and smoky, sweet flavor. This BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe shows you how to make perfectly seasoned wings, baked or grilled to golden-brown perfection, and coated in a sticky BBQ sauce. They’re easy to make and customizable, perfect for any occasion. Follow this recipe to serve up a batch of finger-licking, crowd-pleasing wings.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 400 kcal
Baking sheet
Tongs
Mixing bowl
Grill or oven
Basting brush
- 2 Ibs chicken wings
- 1 cup BBQ sauce store-bought or homemad
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp honey optional
- fresh parsley
1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat the grill to medium-high. If baking, line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.2. Season the Wings: In a mixing bowl, toss the chicken wings with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Coat the wings evenly with the seasoning.3. Bake or Grill the Wings: Oven Method: Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy and golden. Grill Method: Place the wings on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are cooked through and crispy.4. Toss with BBQ Sauce: In a bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with honey (if using). Once the wings are cooked, toss them in the BBQ sauce until they’re fully coated.5. Finish on Grill or Broil: For an extra caramelized glaze, return the wings to the grill for 2-3 minutes, or place them under the broiler in the oven for 2-3 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.6. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
- For extra crispy wings, pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before seasoning.
- You can make this recipe spicier by adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce mixture.
- Feel free to experiment with different flavors of BBQ sauce, from tangy and sweet to smoky and spicy.