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The Best Baked BBQ Wings Recipe Ever – easy delicious crunchy baked BBQ chicken wings tossed in BBQ sauce!
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Easy Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
There is nothing more delicious crunchy baked BBQ chicken wings – and when they are super easy to make, they are even better!
These easy baked chicken wings are similar to my highly rated Crunchy Baked BBQ Drumsticks – and taste just as good!
To get perfect crispy wings from the oven that taste like they were fried, it takes a little bit of setup and good timing – but even beginner cooks can easily master these wings!
- Use a wire rack. Giving your wings a wire rack to set on over a baking sheet helps improve air circulation around the wing, letting it cook faster, and allowing the fat to drip down and not make the wing soggy.
- Preheat oven completely. Wings like to be cooked in high heat – start your recipe off right with a preheated oven for best crispy results.
Tips For Perfect BBQ Wings in Oven
- Pat Wings Dry – Before seasoning, pat your wings dry with paper towels to help them crisp up in the oven.
- Use Baking Powder – Toss the wings in a small amount of baking powder (not baking soda) to help the skin get extra crispy without frying.
- Line the Baking Sheet – Use parchment paper or foil to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Elevate the Wings – Use a wire rack on top of the baking sheet to allow air to circulate around the wings, helping them crisp up evenly.
- Bake at a High Temperature – Bake the wings at 400°F (200°C) to 425°F (220°C) for about 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway for even cooking.
- Pre-Sauce Baking – Bake the wings without sauce first, then add BBQ sauce toward the end to avoid burning the sugars in the sauce.
- Toss in Sauce After Baking – For the best BBQ flavor, toss the wings in warm BBQ sauce after they come out of the oven.
- Broil for Extra Crispiness – After tossing in sauce, place the wings under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce and get a crispy finish.
- Double Sauce – For extra saucy wings, bake them with a light coating of BBQ sauce, then toss them again in fresh sauce before serving.
- Rest Before Serving – Let the wings rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the sauce to set and enhance the flavor.
Keto BBQ Sauce Ingredients
If you want tot make your own keto BBQ sauce, try my favorite method below:
- 16 ounces of Sugar-Free Tomato Sauce
- 4 tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce, no added sugar
- 4 tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar, with the mother
- 4 teaspoons of Liquid Smoke Flavor
- 2 teaspoons of Salt
- 2 teaspoons of Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon of Garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper, optional
- 1/4 teaspoons of Stevia, powdered
Add ingredients to a saucepan and cook on low for 5-10 minutes, until fragrant and thick.
Let cool completely and add to an airtight container. Always keep refrigerated when not in use.
Oven BBQ Chicken Wings FAQs
Pat the wings dry before seasoning and bake at a high temperature (400°F to 425°F). Use baking powder on the wings and bake them on a wire rack to ensure even airflow around the wings.
While marinating can add flavor, it’s not necessary for baked BBQ wings. You can season them with dry rubs before baking, and the BBQ sauce will provide plenty of flavor.
Yes, flipping the wings halfway through baking ensures even cooking and crisping on both sides.
If the wings aren’t crispy, check that they were dried properly before baking and that you baked them on a wire rack. Also, avoid overcrowding the pan, which can trap moisture.
Yes, but thaw the wings completely and pat them dry before baking to ensure they crisp up properly.
Toss the wings in a moderate amount of sauce and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. The sauce will set slightly, making the wings less sticky.
Yes, bake the wings without sauce, store them in the fridge, and then reheat and toss in sauce just before serving.
Avoid baking the wings with sauce from the start. Add BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of baking, or toss the wings in sauce after they finish cooking, then briefly broil if desired.
What to Serve With Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
If you’re looking for what to serve with BBQ Chicken Wings, I’m rounding up some of my favorites – other delicious appetizers like Georgian Cheese Bread, Cheesy Pizza Dip, Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers, Bacon Chicken Bombs, and more!
If you love these keto crunchy baked BBQ Chicken wings, you’ll love some of my other favorite easy chicken wing recipes!
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Baked BBQ Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings, cut into thirds (wing tips, drumettes, flats)
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup keto BBQ Sauce
Instructions
To Bake Crispy Wings:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Line two large baking sheets (with a large rim) with parchment paper or foil.
- Set a wire rack (preferably a nonstick rack, or lightly greased) over baking sheets.
- Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
- Divide wings between wire racks and spread out in a single layer.
- Bake wings until cooked through and skin is crispy, 45–50 minutes.
- For extra crunch, broil under broiler on high for 2-3 minutes per side – watch CAREFULLY to make sure wings don’t burn or over-crisp.
For the Sauce:
- Melt butter in sauce pot until foamy.
- Vigorously whisk in sauce until well combined.
To Coat the BBQ Wings:
- Pat wings dry out of oven with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, add wings.
- Drizzle sauce over wings and toss vigorously until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made these today, and they are so good. easy to make, and so crunchy and tasty. My go to recipe for wings!