Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of homemade oven-baked BBQ chicken wings! These tender, juicy wings are a crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties, game days, or cozy family dinners. This recipe requires minimal prep time and eliminates the need for deep frying, making it a healthier choice without sacrificing taste. Simply season your wings, bake them to golden perfection, and brush on your favorite tangy barbecue sauce for that mouthwatering finish. Your guests will be reaching for seconds before you know it!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings (fresh or thawed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl.
- Season the wings with salt and pepper; toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- In the last five minutes of baking, brush the BBQ sauce over each wing. Return to the oven briefly to allow the sauce to caramelize.
- Serve hot, optionally drizzled with extra sauce.
Notes
For extra crispiness, consider using a wire rack on top of your baking sheet during cooking.
Marinate the wings overnight for deeper flavor if time allows.
Try different BBQ sauces to customize flavors; sweet, spicy, or smoky varieties work great.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, consider using a wire rack on top of your baking sheet during cooking.- Marinate the wings overnight for deeper flavor if time allows.- Experiment with different BBQ sauces to customize flavors; sweet, spicy, or smoky varieties work great.