Best Ever Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe

Get ready to experience pure flavor bliss with these unforgettable BBQ chicken wings! Perfectly crispy, intensely flavorful, and with a customizable heat level thanks to adjustable cayenne or chili flakes, these wings are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and even easier to devour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 160 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 4.2 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Best Ever Bbq Chicken Wings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 0 Fresh Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves
  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • lightly coat with cooking spray

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How to Make Best Ever Bbq Chicken Wings

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or chili flakes, to taste).
  3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup apricot preserves.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and reduced to about 1 cup (approximately 10-15 minutes).
  8. Line a broiler pan with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
  9. Reserve 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce for basting.
  10. In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs chicken wings with the remaining BBQ sauce.
  11. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared broiler pan.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes on the lowest oven rack, basting occasionally with the reserved sauce.
  13. Move the oven rack to the broiler position.
  14. Turn on the broiler and broil the wings for 2-3 minutes, or until they are nicely browned and crispy, watching closely to prevent burning.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

13g

Carbs

1g