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Sticky Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

A pile of glistening Honey BBQ chicken wings coated in a thick, dark sauce, served on a white plate.
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Make crowd-pleasing, finger-licking honey BBQ chicken wings that are tender on the inside with a sticky, sweet glaze, perfect for game day.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken wings (flats and drumettes)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This helps them crisp up.
  3. Toss the wings with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes.
  5. While the wings bake, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
  7. After the initial 25 minutes of baking, flip the wings over. Bake for another 15 minutes until the skin is starting to brown.
  8. Remove the wings from the oven. In a large bowl, toss the hot wings thoroughly with about two-thirds of the prepared BBQ sauce until they are fully coated.
  9. Return the sauced wings to the wire rack. Bake for a final 5 to 10 minutes to set the glaze.
  10. Serve immediately with the remaining sauce on the side for dipping. These wings pair well with simple meal planning for a stress-free game day spread.

Notes

  • For extra crispy wings, you can briefly broil them for the last 2-3 minutes after glazing, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • If you are looking for other quick appetizers, this sauce works well on pork ribs or chicken tenders.
  • If you are considering different cooking methods, you can achieve a similar result using a sous-vide precision cooker for the meat before glazing and baking.

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