BBQ Chicken Wings
These amazing chicken wings boast crackly skin, juicy meat, and the perfect commingling of sweet and savory. Seriously saucy and definitively sassy, these are the finest wings you will ever eat.
Servings 4
Calories 579kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 1/2 to 3 pounds “party” style chicken wings see note above
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the BBQ Sauce
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce of choice or my homemade BBQ sauce below
- 2 tablespoons butter
For Serving
- Chopped green onions optional
- Ranch dressing optional
Homemade BBQ Sauce
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place an oven-safe wire rack on top. Coat the rack with cooking spray or olive oil.
- In a small bowl, combine the baking powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and chili powder. Mix well and set aside.
- Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and then transfer them to a large bowl. Add the oil and toss to coat. Add the baking powder mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer the wings to the wire rack and spread out in an even layer, without the wings touching each other.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the wings are browned, and the skin is crispy.
- Meanwhile, if you’re making my homemade BBQ sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and set the pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. If you’re using store-bought BBQ sauce, bring it to a simmer with the butter in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- When the wings have finished cooking, transfer them to a large bowl, pour over the warm BBQ sauce and toss to coat.
- Transfer the wings to a serving platter, top with green onions and serve with ranch dressing, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1775mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1428IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 3mg