Description
Sticky, sweet, and savory Honey BBQ Chicken Wings made with simple pantry staples. Balance of honey and BBQ sauce creates a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish perfect for game days or family meals.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
1 cup BBQ sauce (regular or smoky, non-alcoholic)
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted and unsalted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Place chicken wings in a large bowl and sprinkle with garlic powder
Toss to coat evenly
Arrange wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a wire rack
Bake for 25 minutes
Meanwhile, mix BBQ sauce, honey, and melted butter in a separate bowl
After 25 minutes, brush sauce mixture generously over the wings
Return to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, until glaze is glossy and crispy
Notes
Use a non-alcoholic BBQ sauce variant
For extra crispiness, use a wire rack over the baking sheet
Adjust oven rack to upper third for better browning
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: BBQ & Cookout
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 wings
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 380mg