These baked barbecue hot chicken wings are smoky, moist, and flavorful with just the right amount of heat.
This is probably the easiest hot wings you’ll ever make. No frying and no grilling means less fuss and less mess. Perfect for impromptu parties, game nights or just about any day.
Fancy some pasta with these wings? Try these recipes!
Creamy Garlic Pasta
Cream Cheese Pasta Sauce
With just a few simple ingredients you can create that barbecue flavor you’re craving for. The secret is in the past, specifically smoked paprika so don’t skip it.
Mix all the ingredients together and massage it with the wings to coat all sides evenly.
Homemade BBQ sauce ingredients. The ESSENTIALS
- garlic powder
- smoked paprika
- ketchup
- siracha or any hot sauce
- vinegar
- sugar
I used Siracha for the heat. Feel free to use your favorite hot sauce. Adjust the amount accordingly to suit your preference.
For convenience and easy preparation, I recommend using wingettes and drummettes instead of whole chicken wings. It is easier to eat and so much more enjoyable to munch on!
Watch the video on how to make Baked BBQ Hot Chicken Wings
Baked Barbecue Hot Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds/900 grams chicken wings
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons oil (for baking)
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons smoke paprika
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1-2 tablespoons siracha (adjust accordingly)
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cooking oil
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 200c/400f.
- Wash the chicken wings. Drain well then pat dry with a kitchen towel. Season evenly with salt then set aside.
- Combine all ingredients of the marinade. Mix well. Pour paste onto the chicken. Massage the wings with the paste, coating all parts evenly. Use gloves if mixing by hand or use a rubber spatula.
- Grease baking sheet with oil. Arrange the chicken wings on the baking sheet and bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Taste the BBQ sauce before adding the chicken. Adjust the hot sauce according to your preference.
- For convenience and easy preparation, use wingettes, and drummettes instead of whole chicken wings.
- I used Siracha for the heat. Feel free to use your favorite hot sauce. Adjust the amount accordingly to suit your preference.
