Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
Enjoy a healthier version of your favorite BBQ chicken wings with this easy baked recipe. These wings are tender, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. By baking instead of frying and using a homemade BBQ sauce, you can indulge without the guilt.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Basting brush
Ingredients
- 2 lbs free-range chicken wings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Homemade BBQ Sauce:
- 1 cup tomato sauce sugar-free
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional for sweetness
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and set aside.
- Prepare the Chicken Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. In a mixing bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until evenly coated.
- Bake the Wings: Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
- Make the BBQ Sauce: While the wings are baking, prepare the BBQ sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Coat the Wings: Once the wings are cooked, remove them from the oven. Use a basting brush to coat each wing generously with the homemade BBQ sauce.
- Bake with Sauce: Return the coated wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize and stick to the wings.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let the wings rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your healthy baked BBQ chicken wings!