Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add the chicken wings to a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top.
  3. 3Pour in some cold water and some white vinegar.
  4. 4Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. 5Drain out the water mixture, then place the wings on a paper towel lined baking sheet.
  6. 6Use another large sheet of paper towel to place on top of the wings and pad them dry.
  7. 7Transfer to a clean mixing bowl.
  8. 8In a small bowl, combine equal amounts of salt, pepper, hot chili powder, smoked paprika and garlic powder.
  9. 9Sprinkle it over the chicken wings, a little bit at a time.
  10. 10Toss the wings, and sprinkle some more seasoning on any empty spots.
  11. 11Place them on an oven-safe rack that's on top of a parchment lined baking sheet.
  12. 12Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes.
  13. 13After 20 minutes, flip them around so they can bake evenly.
  14. 14Pop that in the oven for another 25 minutes.
  15. 15Melt some butter.
  16. 16Add barbecue sauce, honey and a little bit of ketchup.
  17. 17Stir it all together until combined then let it simmer on low for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  18. 18Put them in another clean mixing bowl and pour the sauce on top.
  19. 19Use a wooden spoon to toss and completely coat the wings.
  20. 20Place them back onto the wire rack.
  21. 21Return the wings to the oven, placing them on the top rack for another 7 to 8 minutes until the sauce is caramelized.

Ingredients

  • chicken wings
  • lemon juice
  • cold water
  • white vinegar
  • salt
  • pepper
  • hot chili powder
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • butter
  • barbecue sauce
  • honey
  • ketchup

Equipment

large mixing bowlbaking sheetpaper towelsmall bowloven-safe rackparchment papersaucepanwooden spoon

Tips

  • Dry chicken wings for a crispy coating.
  • Adjust cooking time based on your oven.