Chicken Wing BBQ Platter (Print Page)
Crispy oven-baked chicken wings coated in smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for gatherings and game nights.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken Wings
01 - 3.3 lbs chicken wings, separated into drumettes and flats
02 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1 tsp kosher salt
04 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
→ BBQ Sauce
07 - 1 cup tomato ketchup
08 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
09 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
10 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
12 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
14 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
15 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
18 - Celery sticks and carrot sticks, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on top.
02 - Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the wings with vegetable oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared rack. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
04 - In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
05 - When the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the warm BBQ sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly.
06 - Arrange the sauced wings on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with celery and carrot sticks, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The homemade BBQ sauce puts store bought versions to shame
- Oven baking means less mess than frying and still gets incredibly crispy
02 -
- Letting seasoned wings sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour before baking creates the crispiest skin
- Sauce the wings immediately after they come out of the oven for maximum sticking power
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- If your sauce seems too thick after simmering, whisk in a splash of water
- Line your baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup, the rack still lets air circulate