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Chicken Wings Recipe

Name: Ondus on the Waterfronts Chicken Wings Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken wing pieces (drumettes + flats), trimmed; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbs baking powder (aluminum-free); 1 tbs neutral oil (vegetable or canola) for tossing / brushing; 1 tbs honey; 1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced; 1 tsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp unsalted butter; 0.25 tsp salt; 2 tbs yellow mustard (preferably classic cut); 1 tbs apple cider vinegar; 1 tbs honey or brown sugar; 0.5 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.25 tsp hot sauce (optional); 0.25 tsp salt; 1 tsp dried oregano; 0.5 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp garlic powder; 0.5 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp lemon zest (finely grated); 0.5 tsp coarse sea salt; 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (for tossing with rub); 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley (optional, for Mediterranean); 2 each lime wedges (optional, for Chipotle Honey); 2 tbs extra BBQ sauce for serving

Inspired by Ondus on the Waterfront

Time1h

Serves4

Choice of Chipotle honey, Carolina Gold BBQ, or Mediterranean dry rub

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Ingredients

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Wings

2 lbs chicken wing pieces (drumettes + flats), trimmed

1 tsp kosher salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tbs baking powder (aluminum-free)

1 tbs neutral oil (vegetable or canola) for tossing / brushing

Chipotle Honey Sauce (for 1/3 of batch or all, as desired)

1 tbs Honey

1 tsp chipotle peppers in adobo, finely minced

1 tsp Fresh lime juice

1 tsp Smoked paprika

1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

1 tsp Unsalted butter

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce (for 1/3 of batch or all, as desired)

2 tbs yellow mustard (preferably classic cut)

1 tbs Apple cider vinegar

1 tbs honey or brown sugar

1/2 tsp Original Worcestershire Sauce

1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

1/4 tsp hot sauce (optional)

1/4 tsp Celtic sea salt

Mediterranean Dry Rub (for 1/3 of batch or all, as desired)

1 tsp Dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/2 tsp Onion powder

1/2 tsp lemon zest (finely grated)

1/2 tsp coarse sea salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil (for tossing with rub)

Finishes & Garnish

1 tbs chopped fresh parsley (optional, for Mediterranean)

2 each lime wedges (optional, for Chipotle Honey)

2 tbs extra BBQ sauce for serving

Method

Wings — Prep & Roast

Preheat and prepare

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Pat the wings very dry with paper towels—this is important for crispness.

Season wings

In a large bowl, combine the baking powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and neutral oil. Add the wings and toss until evenly coated. The baking powder helps dry the skin and create a crisp exterior.

Arrange and roast

Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack, leaving space between pieces. Roast on the middle rack for 20 minutes, then flip each wing and roast an additional 15–20 minutes until deep golden brown and internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) and skin is crisp. Total roasting time ~35–40 minutes depending on size.

Optional broil

If you want extra crispness, broil on high for 2–3 minutes after roasting—watch closely to avoid burning.

Chipotle Honey Sauce

While wings roast, combine honey, minced chipotle in adobo, lime juice, smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, butter, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Warm gently and whisk until butter melts and sauce is glossy, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust heat or acidity if needed (add more chipotle for heat or more honey for sweetness).

When wings are done, transfer desired number of wings to a large mixing bowl. Pour warm chipotle honey sauce over wings and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Carolina Gold BBQ Sauce

Whisk together yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey (or brown sugar), Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, hot sauce (if using), and salt in a small bowl. Adjust for sweetness or tang as needed.

Toss roasted wings in the mustard-based sauce until well coated, or brush sauce onto wings and return to oven for 2–3 minutes to set the glaze. Serve with extra sauce on the side.

Mediterranean Dry Rub Finish

Combine oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon zest, sea salt, black pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl to form a coarse paste.

While wings are hot from the oven, place the portion you want to finish with Mediterranean flavor into a bowl and toss with the rub mixture so the oil and lemon zest help the spices adhere. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve

Arrange wings on a platter separated by flavor if serving multiple varieties. Provide extra sauce (Chipotle Honey or Carolina Gold) and lime wedges. Let wings rest 2 minutes before serving so sauces set slightly; serve hot.