Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAdriatic RestaurantChicken Wings Recipe

Chicken Wings Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Sauces: honey BBQ, sweet & sour, or buffalo.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Wings

Honey BBQ Sauce

Sweet & Sour Sauce

Buffalo Sauce

Method

Preparation of Chicken Wings

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken Wings

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Season the Wings

    Drizzle olive oil over the chicken wings. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss the wings until evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Arrange on Baking Sheet

    Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place a wire rack on top. Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the wire rack.

Cooking the Chicken Wings

  1. 4

    Bake the Wings

    Bake the wings in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until the wings are crispy and cooked through.

Making Honey BBQ Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, BBQ sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until well mixed.

  2. 6

    Simmer Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Making Sweet & Sour Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Sauce

    In a separate saucepan, combine ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Whisk together until smooth.

  2. 8

    Heat the Sauce

    Heat over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Making Buffalo Sauce

  1. 9

    Melt the Butter

    In another saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 10

    Add Hot Sauce and Vinegar

    Once melted, whisk in the hot sauce and vinegar. Continue to cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serving

  1. 11

    Toss the Wings

    Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven. Toss them in your choice of sauce (Honey BBQ, Sweet & Sour, or Buffalo) until fully coated.

  2. 12

    Serve the Wings

    Transfer the sauced wings to a serving platter. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!

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