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Oven Baked Crispy Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings

A plate piled high with glossy, dark brown Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings Crispy Oven Style, glistening under natural light.
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Follow these steps to make chicken wings that are crispy on the outside and coated in a thick, sticky BBQ glaze using only your oven.

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
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum 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 they do not touch.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Flip the wings and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and very crisp.
  7. While the wings finish baking, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the BBQ sauce, honey (or brown sugar), apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the mixture simmers and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  8. Remove the crispy wings from the oven and immediately transfer them to a large bowl.
  9. Pour about half of the warm BBQ glaze over the wings. Toss gently until all wings are coated.
  10. Return the glazed wings to the wire rack on the baking sheet.
  11. Return the wings to the oven and bake for a final 5 minutes to set the glaze.
  12. Remove from the oven, toss with any remaining glaze if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using baking powder helps raise the pH level of the skin, which promotes better browning and crisping in the oven.
  • Do not skip drying the wings thoroughly before seasoning. Excess moisture prevents crisping.
  • For extra sticky results, apply the glaze in two thin layers rather than one thick layer.

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