Description
Crispy, tender, and coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ glaze, these oven-baked wings are an irresistible crowd-pleaser. Say goodbye to greasy frying and hello to easy, delicious BBQ perfection!
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs chicken wings (flats and/or drumettes), tips removed
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup quality BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil/parchment and place a wire rack on top. Pat wings extremely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and optional brown sugar. Add wings and toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and beginning to crisp.
- Remove from oven. In a clean bowl, toss the par-baked wings with BBQ sauce until fully coated.
- Return sauced wings to the wire rack. Increase oven to 425°F (220°C) or switch to broiler. Bake/broil for 5-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until sauce is bubbly and caramelized. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your perfect BBQ Chicken Wings!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45-50 mins