These Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings are the perfect combination of crispy texture and rich, sweet BBQ flavor. By baking the wings first with a seasoned flour coating, you get a crispy skin that’s perfectly ready to soak up the sticky, caramelized honey barbecue sauce. It’s a crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or a simple dinner at home.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 20 chicken wings
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare the Seasoned Flour Coating:
- In a small bowl, combine 1 cup flour with onion powder, sea salt, chili powder, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. This seasoned mixture will add an extra layer of flavor to the wings while helping create a crispy texture.
3. Coat the Wings:
- Toss the chicken wings in the flour mixture until each wing is well-coated. Shake off any excess flour and place the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Make sure the wings are spaced apart for even cooking and crisping.
4. Bake the Wings:
- Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, flipping them halfway through to ensure even cooking and crispiness on both sides.
5. Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce:
- While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce by mixing 1 cup barbecue sauce with ½ cup honey (or maple syrup) in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined. The honey will add a nice sweetness and help caramelize the wings later.
6. Coat the Wings with Sauce:
- Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven and toss them in the honey barbecue sauce until fully coated. Line a clean baking sheet with fresh parchment paper and place the sauced wings back on in a single layer.
7. Caramelize the Wings:
- Return the wings to the oven for an additional 8-10 minutes. This allows the honey BBQ sauce to caramelize, giving the wings a sticky, delicious glaze.
8. Serve:
- Once they’re done, remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes. Serve them hot, with your favorite dipping sauces or sides like celery, ranch, or blue cheese.
Description and Tips:
These wings are crispy on the outside while remaining juicy and flavorful on the inside. The flour coating, combined with the blend of spices, forms a crunchy layer that holds up well to the sticky-sweet honey BBQ sauce. The key to success is the two-step baking process: baking first to crisp the skin, and then baking again after coating with the sauce to achieve a perfectly caramelized glaze.
Tips for the Best Results:
- Crispier Wings: For even crispier wings, you can bake them on a wire rack set over the baking sheet, allowing better air circulation around the wings.
- Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet sauce, use less honey or substitute with maple syrup for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Sauce Variations: Feel free to experiment with different BBQ sauces or add a bit of hot sauce to the honey BBQ mixture if you like a bit of heat in your wings.
Serve these wings for any occasion, and you’ll have a dish that’s sure to disappear quickly!
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