Description
Achieve restaurant-quality chicken wings at home with a healthier baked approach. These wings feature a bold, smoky dry rub and a tangy barbecue glaze, offering crispy skin and juicy meat perfect for backyard cookouts or family meals. No frying needed!
Ingredients
Chicken wings 4 lbs
Barbecue sauce 1 ½ cups
Paprika 2 tbsp
Garlic powder 1 tbsp
Salt 1 tbsp
Black pepper 1 tsp
Baking powder 1 tsp
Brown sugar 1 tsp
Instructions
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
In a bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, baking powder (if using), and brown sugar.
Toss wings in the dry rub until evenly coated.
Place wings on baking sheets in a single layer, skin side up.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until skin is set and edges begin to brown.
Remove from oven and generously coat both sides of the wings with barbecue sauce.
Return to oven and broil for 2–4 minutes, or until sauce is caramelized and skin is crispy.
Notes
Adjust paprika amount for smokiness; use coarse salt or honey for sweeter glaze. For extra crispiness, press baking powder into wings after patting dry. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 wings per person (standard serving)
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg