Baked BBQ Chicken Wing Recipe

Create classic baked BBQ style crispy chicken wings in the oven. The perfect weeknight meal or game day appetizer to serve.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword baked BBQ chicken wing recipe, crispy oven baked bbq wings

Prep Time 2 10

Cook Time 45

Servings people

Calories 540kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Remove the chicken wings from the packaging and pat dry with paper towels. Leave the wings whole or split them if desired. Either work for this recipe.
Place the raw wings into a large mixing bowl. Toss with the olive oil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the baking powder and the dry rub.
Cover the wings in a coating of the dry rub mixture and mix well.
Cover a large baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack over the top. Place each wing in a single layer over the rack and do not overcrowd.
Leave the wings uncovered and place into the fridge like this for at least two hours to allow the skin to dry out. This is key to crispy skin! They can sit like this for up to 24 hours before baking if desired.

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Remove the wings from the fridge and place them into the oven. Bake for 20 minutes and flip them over for even cooking. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes.
Cook the wings until they reach a minimum internal temperature of 165 F. I like wings at a higher cooked temperature of 175-180 F. so the connective tissues break down for a more enjoyable bite.

Sauce the wings at the very end to prevent burning. Lightly coat each wing in sauce on all sides.
Place the wings back into the oven for 3-5 minutes so the sauce adheres and gets tacky. Sauce a second time if desired.
Serve the wings with your favorite dressings and remaining sauce if desired.

See the article above for flavor variations, dry rub ideas, and sauce recipes!