BBQ Chicken Wings
Crowd-pleasing BBQ chicken wings with crispy skin and juicy interior. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings split at joints, tips removed
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne (if using).
- Add the wings to the bowl and toss until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
- Arrange wings on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
- Bake for 45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Remove from oven, brush with BBQ sauce on both sides.
- Return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until the sauce is caramelized and wings are crispy.