Samantha's Bbq Chicken Wings

Get ready to wow your taste buds with Samantha's BBQ Chicken Wings—a crowd-pleasing recipe that balances smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors in every bite. These oven-baked wings are seasoned to perfection with a blend of paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne before being coated in a homemade BBQ sauce made with ketchup, honey, and apple cider vinegar for a tangy-sweet kick. Elevated on a wire rack for even crispiness, the wings are finished under high heat, creating a sticky caramelized glaze that’s utterly irresistible. Perfect as an appetizer or game-day snack, these BBQ chicken wings are easy to make and come together in just an hour. Serve them hot with extra sauce on the side for the ultimate finger-licking treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup. Place a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to elevate the chicken wings for even cooking.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.

Step 3

Arrange the chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through for uniform crispiness.

Step 4

While the wings are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.

Step 5

Stir the sauce mixture until fully combined, then lower the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should thicken slightly and develop a deep, caramelized flavor. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 425°F (220°C).

Step 7

Brush the wings generously with the prepared BBQ sauce on both sides, then return them to the oven for an additional 10 minutes. This allows the sauce to caramelize and adhere to the wings.

Step 8

Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1320.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3416.9

Total Fat 212.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 53.8g
Cholesterol 1016.0mg	0%
Sodium 7381.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 193.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.7g	0%
Total Sugars 115.3g
Protein 178.3g	0%

Vitamin D 72.6IU	0%
Calcium 292.6mg	0%
Iron 14.0mg	0%
Potassium 2072.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 21.0%

Carbs: 22.8%