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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers and Party Food

    Sticky Chicken Wings

    Published: May 21, 2018 · Modified: Apr 8, 2021 by Elizabeth · 22 Comments

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    These sticky chicken wings are absolutely delicious. In this recipe, chicken wings are baked until they’re fall off the bone, then they are coated with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce.

    Sticky chicken wings served on a red and white checkered liner and a side of barbecue sauce.

    These wings make a fantastic appetizer for your next game-day party. But keep close to the appetizer table; you’ll want to make sure you grab one.

    For more great recipes for your game-day spread check out this cold buffalo chicken dip, fresh salsa, or these addicting pork riblets.

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    Sticky chicken wings ingredients

    • 2-3 pounds Chicken Wings, drums and flats separated and wing tips removed (about 24-30 wing pieces)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • Cooking Spray

    For the barbecue sauce

    • 1½ cup Plain Barbecue Sauce, use your favorite brand
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • ¼ cup Honey
    • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

    You will also need

    • 2 Large Baking Sheets
    • 1 Cooling Rack
    • 1 Pastry Brush

    Prep Work

    Preheat the oven to 375°F

    Season the chicken wings with the salt, garlic powder and pepper.

    Bake the chicken wings

    Spray a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Place the chicken wings, in a single layer, on the baking sheet. Bake them for 30 minutes.

    Raw chicken wings, drums and flats separated, arranged on a metal sheet pan.

    Remove the wings from the oven. Line a clean baking sheet with a cooling rack. The cooling rack will elevate the wings and allow air to circulate around them.

    Chicken wings arranged on a sheet pan that's lined with a cooling rack.

    Spray the cooling rack lightly with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken wings, in a single layer, on the cooling rack, skin side up. Bake the chicken wings for 15 minutes.

    Make the Sticky Barbecue Sauce

    While the wings continue to cook, make the sticky barbecue sauce.

    Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce to a saucepan. Heat the barbecue sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid sticking.

    Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, until the sugar melts and the ingredients are incorporated. Give the sauce all of your attention while it’s simmering! Do not leave the pan unattended.

    Lower the heat to low and keep the sauce warm until ready to use, stirring occasionally.

    Add about ¾ of the sauce to a bowl and reserve the rest for serving.

    Coat the wings with the barbecue sauce

    • Remove the wings from the oven and turn each one so the paler side is up.
    • Use a pastry brush to coat them with a generous amount of the barbecue sauce and bake for another 5 minutes.
    • Again, remove them from the oven and turn each wing. Brush them with a thick layer of the sauce. You basically want to slather it on.
    • Return the wings to the oven and bake another 5 minutes.
    • Without turning them this time, sauce them one final time and bake for another 5 minutes.

    Arrange the wings on a platter serve them with the remaining barbecue sauce on the side. Oh, and make sure to serve the sticky chicken wings with lots of napkins and enjoy!

    Sticky chicken wings served on a red and white checkered liner and a side of barbecue sauce.

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    Sticky chicken wings served on a red and white checkered liner and a side of barbecue sauce.
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    4.80 from 15 votes

    Sticky Chicken Wings

    These sticky chicken wings are absolutely delicious. In this recipe, chicken wings are baked until they’re fall off the bone, then they are coated with a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 5 mins
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: chicken wings
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 436kcal
    Author: Elizabeth

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 pounds Chicken Wings drums and flats separated and wing tips removed (about 24-30 wing pieces)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • Cooking Spray

    For the sticky barbecue sauce

    • 1½ cup Plain Barbecue Sauce use your favorite brand
    • ¼ cup Brown Sugar
    • ¼ cup Honey
    • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
    • 1 teaspoon Yellow Mustard
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce

    Instructions

    You will also need: 2 Large Baking Sheets, 1 Cooling Rack, 1 Pastry Brush

    • Preheat the oven to 375°F
    • Season the chicken wings with the salt, garlic powder and pepper.
    • Spray a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Place the chicken wings, in a single layer, on the baking sheet. Bake them for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the wings from the oven. Line a clean baking sheet with a cooling rack.
    • Spray the cooling rack lightly with cooking spray. Arrange the chicken wings, in a single layer, on the cooling rack, skin side up. Bake them for 15 minutes.

    While the wings continue to cook, make the sauce

    • Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce to a saucepan. Heat the barbecue sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid sticking.
    • Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, until the sugar melts and the ingredients are incorporated. Give the sauce all of your attention while it’s simmering! Do not leave the pan unattended.
    • Lower the heat to low and keep the sauce warm until ready to use, stirring occasionally.
    • Add about ¾ of the sauce to a bowl and reserve the rest for serving.

    Coat the wings with the barbecue sauce

    • Remove the wings from the oven and turn each one so the paler side is up. Brush them with a generous amount of the barbecue sauce and bake for another 5 minutes.
    • Again, remove them from the oven and turn each wing. Brush them with a thick layer of the sauce.
    • Return the wings to the oven and bake another 5 minutes.
    • Without turning them this time, sauce them one final time and bake for another 5 minutes.
    • Arrange the chicken wings on a platter serve them with the remaining barbecue sauce on the side.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1264mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
    The nutritional information above is computer generated and is only an estimate. There is no guarantee that it is accurate.This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.

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    Comments

    1. Sharnel Govender

      March 13, 2023 at 4:42 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe, the wings came out amazing. Definitely would keep making these delicious wings again and again 😋❤️

      Reply
    2. JOAN

      July 28, 2022 at 5:47 am

      The wings were delicious

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        July 28, 2022 at 10:14 am

        Happy to hear it!

        Reply
    3. Brenda

      July 20, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      We Loved this recipe! I baked the wings in the oven as the recipe calls for. I did add 10-minutes bc the wings I used with Huge! I did add a bit more spices to the “rub.” We used the delicious bbq sauce recipe provided, but without Ketchup (bc I forgot to add it). Super YUMMY! Thanks so much for posting and sharing! 😋

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        July 20, 2022 at 10:34 pm

        Hi Brenda,
        Thank you for your kind comment. Good tip about cooking larger wings longer. So happy you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    4. Gloria

      April 09, 2022 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Elizabeth.
      Thank you for being kind enough to share your authentic recipe with us.
      Have always flopped when it comes to making wings,but must admit this time around I nailed it. Feeling proud of myself and thankful for the simple,easy and tasty recipe. Even my picky husband asked for 2nds. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        April 09, 2022 at 2:41 pm

        Hi Gloria,
        Thank you, I’m so happy that you all enjoyed them!

        Reply
      • Graham Gledhill

        November 16, 2022 at 2:39 pm

        5 stars
        Do exactly as recipe says and these are absolutely delicious. I did a chicken wing roulette with three wings marinaded in cayenne pepper.
        What a hoot

        Reply
        • Margaret Connell

          February 10, 2023 at 9:05 pm

          The cayenne pepper on three roulette does sound pretty funny! I think I might borrow (steal?) your idea for Superbowl Sunday this weekend 🏈🔥😉

          Reply
    5. Debbie

      February 16, 2022 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is great recipe. I made it for my family and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        February 16, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        Thank you, really glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    6. Donald

      January 22, 2022 at 10:04 pm

      Fixed these they were great

      Reply
    7. Heather Jones

      October 19, 2021 at 5:18 pm

      5 stars
      looks great but what are the measurements in grammes? Thank you

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        October 20, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Sorry, don’t have those available. Perhaps you can find a conversion table online.

        Reply
    8. Gladys

      August 02, 2021 at 12:45 am

      I am writing regarding your Asian Sticky wings. I am no a big fan of soy sauce. Can the recipe be cooked w/o the soy sauce. If so what would I use in its place

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        August 02, 2021 at 1:07 am

        Hi Gladys, this recipe uses a sweet barbecue sauce, there is no soy sauce. If you mean Worcestershire sauce, then yes you can leave it out. Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    9. Spike Miligan

      May 30, 2021 at 7:29 am

      5 stars
      Hi Elizabeth, I’ve been using your sauce as a recipe for the kids during BBQ season and it’s been a massive hit.

      My technique is to BBQ the wings at 400 Fahrenheit over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until browned on both sides, 10 to 15 minutes, turning once or twice.

      Meanwhile I have a pan of Elizabeth’s delicious sauce on the go. When its ready, I transfer to a large bowl and give everything a good mix.

      Then another 15 minutes in the grill on an indirect heat. The kids absolutely love it (I make a spicier batch for the adults).

      Thanks so much, I have printed this recipe out and filed it away, I will be using it for many years to come

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        May 30, 2021 at 12:46 pm

        Hi,
        I love grilled wings, that sounds amazing! Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    10. Audrey

      March 28, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      I made these delicious wings as a part of a Sunday dinner with a salad and fried rice and they were delicious. The sauce was amazing. Will definitely be making them again

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        March 28, 2021 at 8:14 pm

        Hi Audrey,
        Thank you, I’m so happy that you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    11. Michelle Turner

      June 17, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Let me tell you! I was searching for wing recipes and came across this! Tried it out and OH MY GOODNESS!! These little wings are A-MA-ZING!! Little time consuming and messy but oh SO worth it! My family devoured them! Rather than basting the wings, I just dumped them into the bbq sauce in the saucepot….twice! They were juicy, sticky, sweet and just down right delicious! This may become a weekly meal for us!!! YYYYYUUUUUMMMMM!!!!!!!

      Reply
      • Elizabeth

        June 17, 2020 at 10:45 pm

        Hi Michelle. Thank you so much, I’m really glad you and your family enjoyed them!

        Reply

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