Crispy BBQ Chicken Wings Without the Mess – Baked, Not Fried!

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Cut chicken wings into two pieces, discarding the tips.

Clean chicken with lime.

Pat chicken wings dry completely to avoid boiling in the oven.

Mix seasoning (onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, dry parsley, creole seasoning, lemon pepper, Old Bay seasoning) in a bowl.

Drizzle olive oil over the chicken wings and mix well.

Add 2 tablespoons of corn starch to the chicken and mix in.

Transfer the chicken wings to a baking dish, ensuring they are spaced out for even cooking.

Bake the wings in the oven at 350°F for 20 minutes.

After 30 minutes, flip the wings and bake for another 10 minutes.

Transfer wings to a bowl and pour in Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce, mixing well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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