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Make these fall off the bone Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings for your next dinner or gathering with friends. Tender wings smothered in a Homemade Barbecue Sauce and baked in the oven. A great prep ahead dish that can be enjoyed at all occasions.

Sauce smothered wings on a white plate.
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings

Okay, so I’ve been making this barbecue sauce for well over two decades. AND, I only just decided to try it on wings recently. The results were in the eating and they were delish! I use the Barbecue Sauce all the time, it’s my go to! It’s used in my delicious Dry Rub Oven Barbecue Ribs as well as a dipping sauce for the Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings or the Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlets.

Close up of chicken wings on a black plate.
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings

What Are These Wings Like

  • Difficulty – These wings are pretty easy to put together. You can made the barbecue sauce in advance if you have the time. Then you just pour it over the wings and bake!
  • Taste – These wings have a wonderful saucy taste. They are sweet with a little kick of spice from the chili flakes. They are tender and pretty much fall off the bone.
  • Serving – This recipe makes two generous servings as a main course. As an appetizer it can easily serve 4 – 6 people.
Barbecue style chicken wings on a plate.
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings

Ingredients

  • Chicken wings – I used a pound (500 grams) of small chicken wings.
  • Ketchup – As ketchup is the base for this sauce, I recommend you use one you love. I used Heinz!
  • Vinegar – A small amount of white vinegar is added to the sauce to add a little sharpness.
  • Mustard – A little Dijon mustard goes a long way to enhancing the flavours of this barbecue sauce.
  • Brown sugar – This adds a little sweetness to the sauce.
  • Worcestershire sauce – One of the BEST ingredients to add to a barbecue sauce. It’s adds a ton of flavour. If you don’t have it, just use Soy sauce.
  • Garlic – Fresh minced garlic works best for the sauce.
  • Onion – Dice the onion really small for the best texture and flavour.
  • Chili flakes – A small amount of chili flakes add a kick of heat to the wings.
  • Salt – Just regular table salt will work great.
  • Black pepper – A small amount of black pepper is used. This not only adds flavour but a little bit of heat as well.

NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

Ingredients to make oven barbecue chicken wings.
Ingredients to Make Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven – Preheat oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C. Place the chicken wings in a deep sided casserole dish and set aside.
  2. Make barbecue sauce – In a medium sized saucepan add the ketchup, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, chili flakes, salt and black pepper. Stir well can cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Cook – Pour the barbecue sauce over the wings. Place the dish in the oven and bake between 45 – 55 minutes. About half way through baking, remove the dish and give the pan a good shake and spoon the sauce over the wings. Return to oven and continue baking until the wings are fully cooked.
  4. Serve – Remove cooked wings from the oven and serve hot.

Recipe Tips

  • Prep ahead – This barbecue sauce can be made and kept in the fridge up to two weeks before using.
  • Use correct sized baking dish – I used a 8 inch casserole dish. the wings fit inside touching each other. Because the whole surface area was covered, the wings didn’t dry out and the sauce didn’t evaporate during baking. If you use a large cookie sheet, the barbecue sauce will dry up.
Oven barbecue wings on a plate.
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings

Substitutions

  • Wings – You could use this sauce for drumsticks, chicken thighs or chicken tenders. Just keep in mind, that all cuts of chicken cook in a different time frame.
  • Barbecue Sauce – The homemade barbecue sauce is the essence of this recipe. But you could try other flavours like Teriyaki Sauce.
Chicken wings on a black plate with a dip.
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings

Serving

These wings would go great with the Paprika Spiced Potato Wedges, the mouth watering Feta & Spinach Stuffed Mini Peppers, and even my easy Oven Roasted Italian Green Peppers.

Oven barbecue wings on a plate with a dipping sauce.
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings

Frequently Asked Questions

How long will homemade barbecue sauce keep in the fridge?

You can make homemade barbecue sauce and keep in stored in a glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Can I cook these wings using another method?

Yes, you can cook these on the barbecue, in a crock pot or even an air fryer. If cooking in a crock pot, brown them in a skillet first to give them a golden colour.

How do I know if wings are fully cooked?

Wings will be fully cooked when there is no visible red parts and the meat flakes from the bone easily. Although chicken is cooked and safe to eat at 165°F (74°C), it’s best to cook wings to about  175 (79°C). The flavour and texture will be better.

Close up of chicken wings covered with barbecue sauce.
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings


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Wings with a dip.

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Barbecue style chicken wings on a plate.
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Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings

Make these fall off the bone Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings for your next dinner or gathering with friends. Tender wings smothered in a Homemade Barbecue Sauce and baked in the oven. A great prep ahead dish that can be enjoyed at all occasions.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: barbecue, barbecue sauce, chicken wings, oven baked
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken wings
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C. Place the chicken wings in a deep sided casserole dish and set aside.
  • In a medium sized saucepan add the ketchup, vinegar, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, chili flakes, salt and black pepper. Stir well can cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Pour the barbecue sauce over the wings. Place the dish in the oven and bake between 45 – 55 minutes. About half way through baking, remove the dish and give the pan a good shake and spoon the sauce over the wings. Return to oven and continue baking until the wings are fully cooked.
  • Remove cooked wings from the oven and serve hot.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Oven Barbecue Chicken Wings
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 447 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 94mg31%
Sodium 1964mg85%
Potassium 687mg20%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 34g38%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 959IU19%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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By on August 18th, 2024
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