Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

A recipe for crispy chicken wings glazed with a warm honey BBQ sauce.

Equipment

• baking sheet
• wire rack
• small saucepan

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg (3 lb) chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
2. Pat the wings very dry. Toss with olive oil, baking powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the rack without overlapping.
4. Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
5. Add BBQ sauce, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and butter to a small saucepan. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until smooth and sticky.
6. Toss the crispy wings generously in the warm honey BBQ sauce.
7. Return the wings to the oven for 5–7 minutes, until the glaze is sticky and caramelized and the chicken reaches at least 74°C (165°F).
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with extra honey BBQ sauce for dipping.