Sticky sweet honey-BBQ chicken wings baked right at home in your oven.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for 5-Ingredient Honey-BBQ Baked Chicken Wings.

1. Info for 5-Ingredient Honey-BBQ Baked Chicken Wings

  • Cook Time: 1 Hr 5 Min
  • Total Time: 1 Hr 5 Min
  • Servings: 4
  • Calories: 565.82 kcal

2. Ingredients for 5-Ingredient Honey-BBQ Baked Chicken Wings

  • 2 lbs. chicken wings
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 Tbs. honey

3. Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a roasting rack on top. Cover the rack with another sheet of foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Use a knife to poke holes all over the foil.
  3. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.
  4. Season the chicken wings on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  5. Place the barbecue sauce and honey in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  6. Transfer the chicken wings to the mixing bowl. Toss to evenly coat in sauce.
  7. Arrange the chicken wings on the foil-covered roasting rack. Spoon any remaining honey-barbecue sauce over the wings.
  8. Bake the chicken wings on middle rack of oven until browned and crispy, 45-50 minutes.
  9. Check to see that chicken wings are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
  10. Allow the chicken wings to cool on roasting rack for 3 minutes. Plate and serve immediately.

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4. Pro Tips for Perfect Honey-BBQ Wings

For extra crispy wings, pat them completely dry and let them air-dry in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before seasoning. This removes excess moisture that can prevent proper crisping during baking.

Double-glaze your wings by brushing on additional honey-BBQ sauce halfway through cooking for a more intense flavor and glossier finish. Reserve some fresh sauce mixture specifically for this purpose to avoid cross-contamination.

Test doneness by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the juices run clear when pierced with a knife. The skin should be golden brown and crispy to the touch.