Baked Sticky Honey BBQ Wings

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 1.5 lbs chicken wings, separated at joints, tips removed

→ Seasoning

02 - 1 tsp garlic powder

03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika

04 - 1/2 tsp salt

05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ Honey BBQ Sauce

06 - 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

07 - 1/4 cup honey

08 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

09 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

10 - 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack on top.

02 - Dry wings thoroughly with paper towels. Toss evenly with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.

03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack. Bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway, until skin turns crisp and golden.

04 - Combine barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, and optional hot sauce in a small saucepan. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

05 - Transfer wings to a large bowl, pour warm honey BBQ sauce over, and toss to coat evenly.

06 - Return sauced wings to the rack and bake an additional 10 minutes until sauce is sticky and caramelized.

07 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped parsley or green onions.

# Expert Advice:

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The two-stage baking method gives you crispy skin that doesn't turn soggy under the sauce.
That honey and BBQ combination hits the sweet and tangy notes that make people ask for seconds.
Prep time is genuinely short, so you're not stuck in the kitchen when you should be relaxing.

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Don't skip the wire rack—it's the difference between crispy wings and soggy ones that taste steamed, and it's not worth it.
The sauce needs to be warm when you toss the wings, not room temperature, or it won't coat evenly and the flavors won't meld.

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