Few things make a party quite like a batch of BBQ Chicken Wings, and making chicken wings at home is insanely easy to do right in your own oven or in an air fryer. One simple trick ensures these wings turn out crispy before brushing on your favorite barbecue sauce. Perfect for game day or as an appetizer this recipe for easy oven baked bbq chicken wings.
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BBQ wings are one of my favorite wing recipes for game day, parties or even dinner! Whether you use whole chicken wings, drumettes, wingettes or a mix you can make this easy chicken wing recipe in either the oven or the air fryer. A great alternative to classic buffalo wings (for anyone who finds them too spicy) these wings have great flavor and are the perfect addition to any cookout, game day or super bowl party. Make these wings with your homemade BBQ sauce (like my Coffee BBQ Sauce or Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce) or you can use your favorite store-bought sauce.
Chicken Wings are one of my favorite party appetizers to make! Looking for more chicken wing recipes? If you want the juiciest wings consider using my brine for chicken wings. Check out my Hot Honey Chicken Wings, Garlic Parmesan Wings,  Zesty Tequila Lime Chicken Wings and Smoked Chicken Wings.
Ingredients
- Chicken wings
- Baking powder
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Kosher salt
- Ground black pepper
- Barbecue sauce
Cooking Tips and Serving Suggestions
- The secret to crispy chicken wings wings is to pat them dry with a paper towel, Â toss with baking powder and cook them under high heat
- You can substitute the spice with your favorite chili powder blend
- Feel free to use your favorite storebout or homemade barbecue sauce
- Any time you make chicken wings make sure they’ve cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F using a digital thermometer
- Serve these crispy bbq wings with blue cheese dressing, ranch, carrots or celery
How to Make Crispy BBQ Chicken WIngs in the Oven
Using paper towels pat the chicken wings dry and put them in a large bowl. Add in the spice mixture and toss to combine, ensuring the wings are fully coated. Place the wings in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with foil and a wire rack.
Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. (If using an air fryer, place the chicken wings into air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes.) While the wings are cooking heat your favorite bbq sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
Once the wings are done cooking transfer them to a large bowl, add in the barbecue sauce and toss to combine. Serve as desired.
Storage
Store leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or you can place them in a freezer safe bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Reheat chicken wings in the oven at 400 degrees F for 10-20 minutes until heated through and crispy. For frozen wings make sure to thaw them in the fridge before reheating.
If you like these Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
Equipment
- baking sheet with wire rack
- large bowl
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken wings (preferably brined)
- 1.5 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup bbq sauce
Instructions
For the oven
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a small bowl whisk together the baking powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and put them in a large bowl. Add in the spice mixture and toss to combine, ensuring the wings are fully coated.
- Bake the wings for 20 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for an additional 20 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- While the wings are cooking heat the barbecue sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- When the wings are done baking remove them from the oven and transfer them to a large bowl. Pour in the barbecue sauce and toss to combine.
- Serve as desired.
Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F
- Prepare the wings in steps 2-3 above.
- Place wings into air fryer and cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes ensuring they've reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F)
- Transfer the chicken wings to a large bowl and toss to combine. Serve as desired.
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Jere Cassidy says
I can’t believe I have never made my own wings so I am glad to have your recipe and how-tos. I am making these for Father’s Day, my hubby will be so happy.
Jeri says
I love chicken wings, and this is a great way to cook up a big batch of them! Thanks for the recipe!
Natalie says
Oh wow, meat looks so flavorful. I bet my family would like this. I’m saving his recipe to try. Can’t wait.
Audrey says
These were so easy to make. It was a great addition to our weekly meal plan.
Kay says
The kids loved these, will be making a double batch next time as they were begging for more!
Biana says
Yum! These chicken wings will be a perfect appetizer for a BBQ!
Kayla DiMaggio says
These chicken wings were so delicious! It is football season so you bet we whipped up a batch while we watched the game!
Toni says
This is really amazing! Everyone ar my house really enjoyed it!
Kayla DiMaggio says
These oven baked chicken wings are so delicious! I love that they are healthier than being fried. These were great!
Audrey says
My kids loved these
Bobbie Bobbie says
I have never tried adding baking powder! This makes them so crispy!!
Kayla DiMaggio says
Loving these oven baked chicken wings! They were so moist and delicious!
nancy says
love this saucy bbq chicken wings. very flavourful! i think it will be wings night tongiht
Dana says
These wings look so easy to make. I’m going to use this recipe for the next game day.
Megan says
This recipe is so easy and tasty. It took no time to prepare and everyone demolished them. Thanks for making me Queen in the kitchen.
Mikayla says
Quite the easy dish to put together. These were a mega hit with my kiddo and husband!
Petro says
Big fans of chicken wings recipes here! I’m sure we’ll love this recipe, sounds so delicious!
GUNJAN says
came out really well as expected and my friends loved them. I even shared your blog with them so they can try your recipes themselves too.
Cathleen says
I am not typically a fan of chicken wings, but your photos are convincing me to give this one a go!! Bookmarked for next weekend!
Jamie says
I love how easy and delicious these wings were! They were perfect for game day over the weekend and everyone loved them with extra sauce on the side!
Chenee Lewis says
Delicious! I love BBQ wings and this recipe makes it so easy to make them at home! I’ll be making these so much!
Moop Brown says
I like this baked wing option as a healthier alternative to fried wings. These look really tasty as well
Natalie says
That was delicious! Wings turned out amazing. Perfect temperature and baking time. I will definitely make this recipe again. Thanks!