Name: Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 kilogram (2.2 lbs) chicken wings, patted dry; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1½ tablespoons smoked paprika; 1 tablespoon ginger powder; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons aluminium free baking powder; 250 ml (1 cup) ketchup; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons molasses or treacle; pinch cayenne powder; 60 ml (¼ cup) honey; 120 ml (½ cup) mayonnaise; 120 ml (½ cup) sour cream; 2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 teaspoon chives (fresh or dried); 1 teaspoon parsley (fresh or dried); 1 teaspoon dill (fresh or dried); ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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These Honey Barbecue Chicken Wings are finger licking delicious. The wings are baked till crispy and then tossed in sweet honey barbecue sauce. Serve with creamy ranch dressing.

My teenage daughter loves chicken wings. Given the chance she would eat them everyday. And she isn’t fussed if they are flats or drums. Just serve her up a plate of wings and she is happy.

I have been making these wings for years and I will be sharing with you my tried and tested method of getting delicious wings.

Let's get into the details of these Honey Barbecue Wings

The ingredients you will need for these are:

Chicken wings- Cut each wing at the joint, so you have a mini wing and a drum.

Seasonings- A blend of sweet smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder cayenne pepper, black pepper and salt adds a depth of flavour to the chicken wings. You can also use your favourite shop bought seasoning.

Aluminium free baking powder- It’s the secret to getting crispy wings. Coat the wings with baking powder just before baking.

How to make the wings

Pat the wings dry with paper towels to remove as much moisture as you can. Season the wings with spice blend.

Cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least an hour. I prefer to marinate mine overnight. Let the chicken sit for up to 30 minutes before cooking. This allows the chicken to come to an even temperature , which will help ensure even cooking.

Pre-heat the oven to 200°C. Just before baking, add in your baking powder and toss to coat the chicken wings. ow

Arrange the chicken in a single layer on a large baking rack. The rack ensures that there is airflow through the wings, which results in perfectly crispy wings.

Bake then until crispy and browned. Whilst the chicken is baking, make the barbecue sauce.

Sweet Honey Barbecue Sauce

There are so many flavours of barbecue sauce. Some are tangy, some sweet or have a smoky flavour. This sauce has a delightful spicy undertones, with a sweet and smoky flavour.

Mine starts off with a tomato ketchup base. To that I infuse flavour and heat by adding in onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper. Worcestershire sauce and molasses add a deep flavour. Apple cider gives the sauce its tanginess. Liquid smoke adds smoky notes. Brown sugar and honey sweeten the sauce.

Add all the ingredients to a saucepan. Mix together and bring to a slow boil before leaving to simmer for 15 minutes. Leave to cool before tossing the wings in it.

What to serve wings with

I love to serve the wings with creamy ranch dressing. To make this, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and buttermilk until smooth. Add in dill, parsley, chives, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper, them whisk. Finally mix in some lemon juice. Pour in a jar, cover and chill in the fridge until ready to serve.

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