Who needs a fancy restaurant when you can make legendary BBQ chicken wings at home? These 12 recipes cover every craving—from sticky-sweet to fiery-hot—and they’re all stupidly easy. Get ready to level up your wing game.
1. Classic Sticky BBQ Wings That Never Disappoint
The OG of wing recipes. These are the crowd-pleasers you make when you want zero complaints and maximum napkin usage.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into drumettes and flats
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season wings with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake for 40 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Mix BBQ sauce and honey, toss wings in the glaze, and broil for 2 minutes.
Serve with extra sauce for dipping and a mountain of napkins. Pro tip: Double the glaze—you’ll thank me later.
2. Honey Sriracha Wings That Pack a Sweet Heat Punch
Sweet, spicy, and totally addictive. These wings are for anyone who thinks “mild” is a dirty word.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/3 cup Sriracha
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes until crispy.
- Whisk Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice in a saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
- Toss wings in the sauce and broil for 2 minutes to caramelize.
Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro if you’re feeling fancy. FYI, these pair *perfectly* with a cold beer.
3. Smoky Bourbon BBQ Wings for Grown-Up Flavor
Because sometimes wings should taste like your favorite whiskey bar. Sophisticated? Maybe. Delicious? Absolutely.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) until crispy (40 minutes).
- Simmer BBQ sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, and paprika for 5 minutes.
- Toss wings in the sauce and broil for 2 minutes.
Serve with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing. Warning: These might upstage your main dish.
4. Korean Gochujang Wings That Are Next-Level Spicy
If you love bold, umami-rich heat, these wings will ruin all others for you. Seriously.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/4 cup Gochujang paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Whisk Gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar in a pan until smooth.
- Toss wings in sauce and broil for 2 minutes.
Top with chopped scallions and toasted sesame seeds. IMO, these are the best wings for game day.
5. Garlic Parmesan BBQ Wings Because Cheese Makes Everything Better
BBQ meets Italian in this cheesy, garlicky masterpiece. Perfect for when you can’t decide between wings or garlic bread.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Mix BBQ sauce, garlic, and butter. Toss wings in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and broil for 2 minutes.
Serve with extra Parmesan and a side of ranch. Trust me, nobody will leave leftovers.
6. Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ Wings for Tangy Lovers
Sweet, tangy, and mustard-forward—these wings are a Southern classic with a kick.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Whisk mustard, honey, vinegar, and Worcestershire in a saucepan for 3 minutes.
- Toss wings in sauce and broil for 2 minutes.
Pair with coleslaw and sweet tea for a full Southern experience.
7. Pineapple Teriyaki Wings for a Tropical Twist
Sweet, sticky, and a little exotic—these wings taste like vacation on a plate.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger paste
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Simmer teriyaki, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and ginger for 5 minutes.
- Toss wings in sauce and broil for 2 minutes.
Garnish with toasted coconut flakes if you’re feeling extra. Aloha, flavor!
8. Spicy Mango Habanero Wings for Daredevils
Sweet mango meets fiery habanero in these wings that aren’t for the faint of heart.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup mango puree
- 1-2 habanero peppers, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Blend mango, habanero, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Toss wings in sauce and broil for 2 minutes.
Serve with cooling yogurt dip. FYI, milk helps with the heat!
10. Lemon Pepper BBQ Wings for a Zesty Kick
Bright, citrusy, and slightly spicy—these wings are summer in every bite.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Mix BBQ sauce, lemon juice, and lemon pepper. Toss wings in sauce.
- Broil for 2 minutes.
Garnish with lemon zest for extra freshness. Perfect with a cold IPA.
11. Coffee-Rubbed BBQ Wings for Deep, Smoky Flavor
Coffee lovers, rejoice! These wings have a rich, earthy depth you won’t find elsewhere.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1 tbsp ground coffee
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions:
- Rub wings with coffee, brown sugar, and paprika. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Toss in BBQ sauce and broil for 2 minutes.
Serve with a bold stout beer. Trust me, it’s a match made in heaven.
12. Sweet Chili Lime Wings for a Thai-Inspired Twist
Sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy—these wings are flavor fireworks.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
Instructions:
- Bake wings at 400°F (200°C) for 40 minutes.
- Mix sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and fish sauce. Toss wings in sauce.
- Broil for 2 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro and crushed peanuts. Pro tip: Double the sauce—it’s that good.
There you have it—12 BBQ chicken wings recipes that cover every flavor craving. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just treating yourself, these wings will never let you down. Now fire up that oven (or grill) and get ready for some seriously happy eaters.
