Use this Carolina Gold BBQ Chicken Wings recipe to make the perfect crispy and tangy bbq chicken wings. Bake the wings in the oven and then slather with Carolina gold bbq sauce.
Weeknight-easy
Beginner-friendly
You’ll Learn: How to nail the texture you care about every time
Worth It: Simple method, great results without fussy steps
Bonus: Easy to tailor to common diets
Take a break from buffalo wings and try out these baked bbq wings
I love buffalo wings, but every once in a while I switch things up and order barbecue chicken wings. Now I can have bbq wings at home whenever I want with this simple, oven baked recipe.
First take your chicken wings and bake them until crispy. Then brush them with a Carolina gold bbq sauce and finish baking.
I like to use my homemade Carolina gold bbq sauce for this bbq wing recipe, but you can also use a store bought mustard bbq sauce. Serve these tangy and slightly sweet wings with celery and a homemade ranch dressing.
What kitchen tools will I need to make these Carolina gold bbq chicken wings?
- Baking sheet with a wire rack
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Basting brush
- Measuring spoons and liquid measuring cup
What ingredients will I need to make these crispy bbq wings?
- Chicken wings
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Smoke paprika
- Garlic powder
- Black pepper
- Carolina gold bbq sauce – homemade or store bought
How to make Carolina gold bbq chicken wings
Step 1: Prep wings for baking
To begin, preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper then top with a baking rack. Mix baking powder, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder and black pepper in a small bowl.
Then, pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and toss in the baking powder and seasoning mixture. Toss until wings are evenly coated.
Step 2: Bake chicken wings until crisp
Next, place wings on the rack on the baking sheet. Bake at 425F for 20 minutes then flip the wings and cook for another 20 minutes.
Flip one more time and cook for another 10 minutes.
Step 3: Baste chicken wings with barbecue sauce
Then, remove the wings from the oven and baste with the bbq sauce. Coat the wings liberally on all sides and return to the oven to bake for 10 more minutes.
Finally, allow the wings to cool slightly and serve with homemade ranch and celery.
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You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Carolina Gold BBQ Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings separated into flats and drumettes
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup Carolina gold bbq sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper then top with a baking rack. Mix baking powder, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder and black pepper in a small bowl. Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel and toss in the baking powder and seasoning mixture. Toss until wings are evenly coated.
- Place wings on the rack on the baking sheet. Bake at 425F for 20 minutes then flip the wings and cook for another 20 minutes. Flip one more time and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the oven and baste with the bbq sauce. Coat the wings liberally on all sides and return to the oven to bake for 10 more minutes. Allow the wings to cool slightly and serve with homemade ranch and celery.
Nutrition Information
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