Description

Chicken wings are the ultimate party food, especially for Memorial Day. These crispy, juicy wings are enveloped in a tangy barbecue sauce that perfectly balances sweet and spicy flavors. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleasing dish that will have your friends and family coming back for more. Ideal for backyard barbecues or family gatherings, these wings promise to create delicious memories!

Ingredients

Scale

3 lbs chicken wings
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
2 tbsp honey
Additional cayenne pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings.
In a large bowl, toss the wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne until evenly coated.
Spread the wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
While baking, mix BBQ sauce and honey in a bowl; add more cayenne if desired.
Brush the BBQ sauce mixture on the hot wings immediately before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 wings (120g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: Marinate chicken overnight for enhanced flavor. Experiment with different sauces like buffalo or teriyaki for variety. Serve with sides such as coleslaw or potato salad to complement your meal.