This lick-your-fingers Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe is the greatest recipe for basketball, football season or movie night! Enjoy them while tailgating, for game day or hanging out with friends on movie night. It's an easy recipe without the hassle of deep frying!
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BBQ chicken wings recipe
I'm not one for deep frying - what a hassle. But fear not! This recipe delivers all the flavor punch of amazing wings without the fuss of deep frying, making cleanup a total breeze.
And let me tell you, they come out tender and juicy every single time! The homemade sauce is amazing as well!
Ingredients you'll need
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- You can use fresh or frozen chicken wings. If they are not thawed, you may need to parboil them 2-3 more minutes.
- The seasonings you'll need are chili powder, garlic salt, seasoning salt, pepper.
- Your favorite bbq sauce, I use store-bought Sweet Baby Ray's. I love the flavor of that sauce.
- <armalade jam - homemade is great, store-bought works well too.
- Franks RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce or your favorite hot sauce.
Creative variations to try
No chicken wings? No problem! You can also use this recipe to make homemade chicken nuggets. Just dice 2-3 chicken breast into "nuggets" and follow directions below.
If you have a favorite hot sauce, feel free to substitute a good zesty sauce! The buffalo sauce has a good vinegary bite and that's why it works so well in this recipe.
Step-by-step instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Place the wings in a large saucepan. Add the seasonings cover with water.. Boil for 10 minutes. Drain wings and pat dry.
- Combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan. Stir until well incorporated. Simmer until slightly reduced.
- Remove the wing sauce from the heat and transfer it to a large bowl.
- Toss the drained wings in the sauce to coat.
- Place wings on a broiler pan. Broil on side one for 9-10 minutes, flip Flip, and broil side two, basting with the sauce.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ's)
Drumettes (that look like tiny chicken legs) and the flats, which is the piece with two small bones running through it.
These are boiled for 10 minutes and broiled for another 15-20.
Blue cheese dip, of course! Crunchy celery, carrots and radishes are terrific as well.
Deb's top tips
Be sure to have plenty of napkins on hand. They are sticky and messy, but lick-your-fingers good!
- If you are using whole wings, I suggest separating them at the joint and discarding the wing tip. (Or save it if you're making chicken stock at a later point.)
- Pile them on a big platter, add some celery, green onion, sliced cucumbers and celery. Adding the veggies isn't just to make you feel better....it cuts thru the richness of the wings.
How to store leftovers
Refrigerate - Leftovers? You seriously have any leftover? Never happened here 😋 but if it did.... store leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3-4 days.
Freezer - Well wrapped and stored in an airtight container, freeze up to three months.
Reheat - Reheat in the microwave or by baking in the oven at 350 for about 15 minutes. Or just serve cold, that's what I do!
More of our favorite appetizer recipes
Looking for more great recipes to enjoy while watching the big game? Here you go!
- Cuban Sliders - an easy make-ahead bite!
- Easy Bean Dip Recipe - this one is definitely a favorite, so easy and good!
- You'll definitely want to make a platter of Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders - always a family favorite!
- Need more tasty eats, make a platter of these Sausage Balls with Cream Cheese, they are amazing!
Looking for more party food? Check out March Madness Food Ideas for a huge list of tasty eats!!!
These are ALWAYS a hit! What did you think? Please leave a comment below!!
Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 10-14 chicken wings
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Wing Sauce
- 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
- ½ cup marmalade jam (homemade if you have itbut store bought is just fine too!)
- ¼ cup Franks RedHot Buffalo Wing Sauce
- Optional - serve with blue cheese dipping sauce and ranch sauce, along with celery stalks and carrots.
Instructions
- Add the wings to a large sauce pan. Add the seasonings; chili powder, garlic salt, seasoning salt and pepper. Add enough water to cover the wings. Set the pot on the stove over high heat, uncovered and bring to a boil, reduce to a low boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and drain well. Parboiling keeps the wings succulent and tender, not dry! This is easy and so much better than deep-frying! Pat the cooked wings dry with a paper towel.
- While the wings are boiling, prepare the sauce. Combine the BBQ sauce, buffalo hot wings sauce and marmalade jam in a sauce plan. Place over low heat. Cook for 5 minutes, just love enough for the ingredients to be well combined.
- Remove the wing sauce from the heat and transfer it to a large bowl.
- Toss the wings in the sauce until they are completely coated. Place the wings out on a broiler pan lined with foil (if you want to make cleaning easier) or spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Broil them for about 9-10 minutes on side one. brush them with additional sauce, flip, again adding more sauce. Broil side two, about 7-8 minutes or until they have great caramelization. Basting occasionally.
- Serve with blue cheese dipping sauce, enjoy!
Belinda says
My grandson is a chicken wing snob. He loved these and wants me to make them every day.
Debra Clark says
Hahaha, that's awesome Belinda!
L says
We had these again a couple of days ago and just are so good. So tasty. We love them.
Debra Clark says
Fantastic, I'm glad you're enjoying the BBQ chicken wings recipe!
Cat Stevens says
Best! I had to cut back on the hot sauce. Your suggested options make it even tastier.
Debra Clark says
Awesome, glad it was a hit Cathy!
Brenda Dickson says
The wings fabulous and will be a great add to my Super Bowl menu on Sunday. Wings are always a big hit, but these will take them over the top. Spicy and Sticky! Yummy!
Debra Clark says
Oh my gosh, you summed it up perfectly. You'll be making them over and over again. Enjoy Brenda!
Rene Freeman says
Wow, jam as part of the sauce, who would have thunk it 🤪
Debra Clark says
It's a fantastic addition. Easy glaze and perfection!
Beverly A Lloyd says
These sound so good. They have a ton of sodium in them so will cut back on that but the rest sounds fantastic. Will probably try this weekend.
Debra Clark says
Wonderful, swing back and let me know what you think Beverly.
Lynne says
This sounds like a great recipe that I will have to try!
Debra Clark says
Wonderful enjoy Lynne!
Dee says
Yummy recipe!!!Great for the game! I love your emails and recipes. I always look forward to reading them daily!
Debra Clark says
That's wonderful Dee, I sure appreciate your support of the blog! I'm glad you're finding some great recipe for you and your family!
Lois says
These are the best wings I’ve ever eaten. So tasty.
Debra Clark says
That's great! These are perfect for Super Bowl and Tailgating!! Enjoy!
Carol says
We LOVE wings!!! Anxious to try your recipe. Sounds delicious
Beverly Dennison says
Excellent!
Debra Clark says
Thanks, Beverly!!
Angel says
I love chicken wings, and this is a recipe that I will be adding to my list.
Debra Clark says
I hope you really enjoy the recipe Angel!
Lois says
We had the last night and they are the best. Love them
Debra Clark says
Not to sound like I'm bragging.... but I really believe these are the BEST chicken wings ever! 😋
Tara says
It has been forever since I have had great wings and these are making me drool!!
Bowl Me Over says
You know...these were so tasty! I always make them for the "big game"!
Rachel says
Hi! Do you boil the wings frozen? Or do you need to unthaw them first before boiling?
Bowl Me Over says
Hey Rachel - I thaw the wings first before boiling. Enjoy!!!
christine says
Oh my these wings look g-o-o-d! These may have just made it to my superbowl munchies list!
Bowl Me Over says
Awesome Christine, let me know what you think!!!
CJ says
No frying wings, great idea. Sounds so good, just in time for this weekend.
Debra Clark says
Yum, yum, yum, CJ - enjoy!
Mike Benayoun says
I don't watch football or the Superbowl... but I sure eat while people are watching the game 😉
Bowl Me Over says
That's ok too - there's always the commercials 😉
Nicole Neverman says
Those chicken wings sound lovely! And that blue cheese dip sounds fantastic!
Bowl Me Over says
Thanks Nicole, I hope you enjoy it!
Becky says
Chicken wings frequently show up on our game day spreads!! I'm going to have to try these for the Big Game!!
Bowl Me Over says
Awesome Becky, give them a try and let me know what you think!
Ashley (QLCC) says
I like that you combined the spiciness of buffalo with traditional BBQ, very cool! I love both kinds, I'll have to try the mix now 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
It's SUCH a great combo, I bet you'll love it!
Elena says
I love easy recipes like this! It looks amazing 🙂
Bowl Me Over says
I agree, simple is best!!!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven) says
What a fun and yummy Super Bowl party nibble!
Bowl Me Over says
Absolutely! The perfect appetizer for the big game.
Healing Tomato says
I love your recipe and your presentation is great. You have a very southern style in this recipe, giving it a very homey feeling.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you!!!
KC the Kitchen Chopper says
I could go for a big ole plate of these delish looking wings! YUM!
Janette@culinaryginger says
I love the char on the wings, they looks so good.
Bowl Me Over says
They were amazing....with just the right char, you're absolutely right! 😀
Katerina says
I am taking these delicious sticky wings and I leave the blue cheese dip to my husband who is a big fan!
nancy@skinnykitchen.com says
These look decadently delicious!
Bowl Me Over says
Great description Nancy 😀 Let me know wha you think!!!