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Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings Crispy Oven Style

A plate piled high with glistening, crispy Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings baked in the oven.
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Follow this method to make perfectly crispy chicken wings in the oven, coated in a sweet and sticky barbecue sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup your favorite thick BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, ensuring there is space between each piece for air circulation.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings over.
  6. Bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the wings are golden brown and very crispy.
  7. While the wings finish baking, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and apple cider vinegar. Heat over medium-low heat until just simmering and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  8. Remove the crispy wings from the oven. Place them in a large, clean bowl.
  9. Pour the warm BBQ glaze over the wings and toss gently until every wing is fully coated in the sticky sauce.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using a wire rack allows air to circulate underneath the wings, which prevents the bottoms from becoming soggy.
  • Do not skip the baking powder; it helps dry out the skin surface for maximum crispness.
  • Apply the sauce only after the wings are fully cooked and crispy to maintain texture.

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