Honey BBQ Wings Recipe
Equipment
- Baking Sheet With a Wire Rack or an Air Fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Basting brush
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
Ingredients
For the Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings drumettes and flats
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
For the Honey BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand or homemade
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp chili powder optional, for heat
Instructions
Preheat and Prep the Wings
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). If using an air fryer, set it to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness. Toss them in a large bowl with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and vegetable oil.
Cook the Wings
- Oven MethodArrange the wings on a wire rack placed over a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the wings and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Air Fryer MethodPlace the wings in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 12 minutes, flip, and cook for another 12 minutes.
Make the Honey BBQ Sauce
- While the wings cook, combine BBQ sauce, honey, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder in a small saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Sauce the Wings
- Once the wings are fully cooked, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour the warm honey BBQ sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
Broil for Extra Stickiness (Optional)
- For that perfect caramelized glaze, place the sauced wings back on the wire rack and broil for 2–3 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning!