BBQ Baked Chicken Wings
BBQ Baked Chicken Wings are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.They’re coated in smoky barbecue sauce and oven-baked to perfection.Easy to prepare with simple ingredients.Perfect for parties, snacks, or casual meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (for crispiness)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with foil. Place a wire rack on top.
- Pat chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Arrange wings on the rack in a single layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until wings are crispy and golden.
- Remove wings from oven and toss with BBQ sauce.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until sauce is sticky and caramelized.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Baking powder helps achieve crispy skin—do not substitute with baking soda.
- Drying the wings is essential for crispiness.
- Use a wire rack to allow air circulation.
- BBQ sauce sweetness varies—adjust to taste.
- Best served immediately.