Jul 14 2026
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Spicy Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe

Inspired by The Grill At Quail Corners
Time1h
Serves4

Make Spicy Bbq Chicken Wings Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Spicy BBQ Sauce

Finish & Garnish

Method

Chicken

  1. 1

    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 wings dry thoroughly with paper towels — removing as much surface moisture as possible helps them crisp.

  2. 2

    Season and coat

    In a large bowl toss the wings with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and baking powder until evenly coated. The baking powder helps crisp the skin in the oven.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Arrange wings in a single layer on the wire rack (space them so air can circulate). Bake for 25 minutes, then flip each wing and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until skin is deep golden brown and crisp and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Total bake time about 40–45 minutes.

Spicy BBQ Sauce

  1. 4

    Combine base ingredients

    While the wings bake, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, light brown sugar, hot sauce, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, and water in a small saucepan. Stir to combine.

  2. 5

    Simmer and finish

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Let simmer 6–8 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken. Remove from heat and stir in unsalted butter and salt until butter melts and the sauce is glossy. Taste and adjust heat or sweetness: add more hot sauce for heat or more honey/brown sugar for sweetness.

Finish & Serve

  1. 6

    Toss wings in sauce

    When wings are fully cooked and crisp, transfer them (in batches if needed) to a large clean bowl. Pour about two-thirds of the warm spicy BBQ sauce over the wings and toss to coat evenly. Reserve remaining sauce for serving or extra saucing.

  2. 7

    Plate and garnish

    Arrange sauced wings on a platter, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve with lime wedges and the reserved sauce on the side. Offer extra hot sauce for guests who want more heat.

  3. 8

    Serving suggestion

    Serve hot as an appetizer for Reno Happy Hour alongside celery sticks, carrot sticks, and a cooling dip such as ranch or blue cheese if desired.

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