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    Home » Recipes » Chicken

    Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings

    By Dannii · Published 31st January 2019 · Updated 11th January 2021 · 33 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 835 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

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    Chicken wings are the ultimate game/match day food and we have given them a healthier twist by oven baking them and smothering them in homemade BBQ sauce (SO easy to make). These Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings are a must at the next party you plan, and don't forget the homemade ranch dressing on the side.

    A plate of cooked chicken wings with a small bowl of dip.

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    • Why should you try it?
    • What you will need
    • Step by Step
    • Game day food
    • Healthier chicken wings
    • Homemade BBQ sauce
    • Extra tips
    • More chicken recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Why should you try it?

    • Baked not fried
    • Low carb
    • Perfect game day or party food

    What you will need

    • 15 chicken wings
    • 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion granules
    • 0.5 teaspoon of paprika and baking powder
    • A pinch of sea salt and black pepper
    • 8 tablespoon of homemade BBQ sauce
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Step by Step

    One: Put the chicken wings in a large bowl with the oil and seasonings.
    Two: Mix well and then put on a lined baking sheet.
    Three: Put in the oven and bake at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 20 minutes.
    Four: Put the chicken in a new bowl and add the BBQ sauce.
    Five: Toss until they are covered in sauce.
    Six: Put them back in the oven and cook for a further 20 minutes until crispy.

    Six photo collage of the steps to make this recipe.

    Game day food

    Chicken wings smothered in BBQ sauce are a little bit messy to eat, but that's part of the appeal, right? A smoky homemade BBQ sauce on crispy chicken wings makes for the best game day food, or any kind of gathering of people to be honest. They never last long around our friends, so you might want to make a double batch.

    Here are some more ideas for your next game day food:

    • Paneer Tikka
    • Broccoli Slaw
    • Paprika Chicken Skewers
    • Homemade Garlic Potato Crisps
    • Easy Sausage Rolls
    • Sweetcorn Fritters

    Healthier chicken wings

    You know that you can get all that delicious crispiness from chicken wings without having to fry them. These baked chicken wings have a nice crunch to them after cooking for 40 minutes and they won't last long around party guests.

    We haven't dipped ours in flour either, so we have saved some calories there, as they really didn't need it. The garlic and herb seasoning that goes on before the BBQ sauce gives it a bit more crispiness.

    But, what we have done to give it even more crispiness is using some baking powder. Seriously - it works, as it dries out the skin of the chicken when combined with the salt.

    BBQ Chicken Wings on a baking tray with a pot of barbecue sauce and a basting brush.

    Homemade BBQ sauce

    To be honest, these baked chicken wings are all about the BBQ sauce. We made our own healthier sauce that has a lovely sweet and smokey flavour, but without all the crazy ingredients you will find in a store bought sauce.

    Not a fan of BBQ sauce or want something with a bit of a kick to it? Try tossing these wings in a buffalo sauce instead - that will go really well with a ranch dressing for the dip.

    Talking about ranch dip - we make that too. We make ours with Greek yogurt so that it is lower in a calories and fat. Take a look at our Healthy Ranch Dressing Recipe.

    A hand holding a chicken wing and dipping it into some ranch sauce.

    Extra tips

    • Not a huge fan of BBQ sauce or want something spicier? Use buffalo sauce instead.
    • Make some homemade ranch dressing to dip these in.
    • Using baking powder dried the skin of the chicken out, making them extra crispy.

    More chicken recipes

    • Cajun Chicken Pasta
    • Parmesan Chicken Bites
    • Easy Chicken and Leek Pie
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Fajitas
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    Recipe

    Oven baked bbq chicken wings on a plate with some dip.

    Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings

    Chicken wings are the ultimate game/match day food and we have given them a healthier twist by oven baking them and smothering them in homemade BBQ sauce. These Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings are a must at the next party you plan, and don't forget the ranch dressing on the side.
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    Low Carb
    4.91 from 31 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Allergen:
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    Servings: 5 people
    Calories: 366kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 15 chicken wings
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion granules
    • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
    • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 pinch sea salt and black pepper
    • 8 tablespoon homemade BBQ sauce
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Put the chicken wings in a large bowl with the oil, seasonings and baking powder. Mix well so that the wings are coated.
    • Put on a lined baking sheet. Put in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
    • Put the cooked wings into a new bowl and add the BBQ sauce. Toss until they are covered in sauce.
    • Put them back in the oven and cook for a further 20 minutes until crispy.

    Notes

    • Not a huge fan of BBQ sauce or want something spicier? Use buffalo sauce instead.
    • Make some homemade ranch dressing to dip these in.
    • Using baking powder dried the skin of the chicken out, making them extra crispy.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 3wings | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 385mg | Potassium: 345mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Frankers82

      February 16, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      5 stars
      Made these chicken wings tonight and they were delicious! The recipe is so easy and straight forward, I did add in the cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick! Wow! So yummy!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        February 17, 2021 at 4:44 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it. We love adding cayenne to it too.

        Reply
    2. kim

      February 12, 2019 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love this recipe! It's so easy and delicious! I'll definitely be making again!

      Reply
    3. The Best Hotel

      February 05, 2019 at 11:55 am

      Thanks for sharing an amazing post and I must say your post gives us precious information...Keep this good work...

      Reply
    4. Demeter

      February 04, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      Such a classic dish for any party! Thanks for the tip about the baking powder.

      Reply
    5. kim

      February 04, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      So tasty and easy! Love this recipe!

      Reply
    6. Lisa Huff

      February 04, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      Love that these are baked and not fried! I bet they are fabulous!

      Reply
    7. Veena Azmanov

      February 04, 2019 at 10:13 am

      Flavors amazing. Thanks for showing it step by step and so simple to make. Best for my family for some special Dinner.

      Reply
    8. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      February 02, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken wings are perfect finger food and the sauce sounds delicious too!

      Reply
    9. Julia

      February 02, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love bbq chicken wings! This recipe sounds delish!

      Reply
    10. Mary Bostow

      February 02, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      wow, BBQ chicken looks delicious and attractive, i want to eat it too

      Reply
    11. Lizzie

      February 02, 2019 at 9:14 am

      5 stars
      Baking chicken is so much easier! I love your tip about using baking soda, saves on the oil and salt! And your homemade sauce looks amazing

      Reply
    12. Emily

      February 01, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      I'll be honest, I've never had a chicken wing. But this recipe has inspired me to try one.

      Reply
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