Spicy Barbecue Wings
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Looking to spice up your next party? Try these Spicy Barbecue Wings! Everyone loves hot wings and these sweet and spicy wings bring a ton of flavor to any party platter.
Start with party wings, rub them with my favorite bbq spice rub and the secret crispy wing ingredient. Bake them up in the oven and then top them with a spicy honey barbecue sauce.
Everyone knows Buffalo Wings but there are SO many more versions of wings out there. I’ve got Sticky Sriracha Wings and oh man those are some of the best sticky wings. And I’ve also got Air Fryer Honey BBQ Wings, and we love those!! Plus the air fryer just makes wings amazing and easy!
If sticky wings aren’t your style maybe you want dry rub wings? Lots of flavor and no sticky messy hands afterwards!
But you could also just try my Crispy Buffalo Chicken Salad. Everything you love in hot wings but on salad. And enjoyed it with a fork! Easy and clean eating, this salad is my favorite easy dinner recipe because you use premade buffalo chicken strips.
What do I need to make these Spicy Barbecue Wings?
- rimmed baking sheet
- tongs
- baking powder
- brown sugar
- smoked paprika
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cinnamon
- salt
- pepper
- chili powder
- red pepper flakes
- cayenne
- party wings
- your favorite barbecue sauce, we love and use Sweet Baby Ray’s
- honey
Because these wings are SPICY, try a cooling dip!
You can choose ANY kind of cooling dip for hot wings. I happen to enjoy this Jalapeño Ranch Dressing. It’s not TOO spicy and I love the complimentary heat of the spicy barbecue wings and the tangy jalapeños of the dressing.
You could ALSO use my Bacon Ranch Dressing. It’s SO amazing. The bacon really compliments the bbq sauce.
And if you’re old school try this Buttermilk Bleu Cheese Dressing! Old photos, but the recipe is solid and perfect for wings.
Spicy BBQ Wings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken wings drums and flats only
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 TBSP brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder use chipotle chili powder if you want MORE heat
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper divided half in the spice rub half in the sauce
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
- 1 TBSP honey
- pinch of red pepper flakes more if you like it spicy
Instructions
- preheat the oven to 400°
- line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment if you want to cover it
- pat the wings dry
- mix the baking soda, brown sugar, and the spices from garlic powder through the half of the cayenne pepper
- rub the spice mix on the chicken wings
- place on a rimmed baking sheet
- bake in the oven for 20 minutes
- then take them out, turn them over and bake again for 10 minutes
- while the wings bake mix the barbecue sauce and honey together, add the red pepper flakes and the remaining cayenne
- after 10 minutes brush the sauce all over the wings and bake until the sauce is just set and sticky
- serve with dips if you desire
These sound so good, how would you keep them warm when traveling?
I don’t know how to keep them hot while traveling.