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Honey Bbq Wings

Honey BBQ Wings

These Honey BBQ Wings bring sweet, smoky goodness to any backyard grill session—quick, juicy, and downright irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 appetizer servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds chicken wings, tips removed and split at joints
  • 1/4 cup local honey (or orange blossom honey for floral notes)
  • 1/2 cup tomato-based BBQ sauce (choose your favorite brand—Stubb’s works nicely)
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (for tenderizing; optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or sweet paprika)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon each Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • Fresh chives or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk honey, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, Greek yogurt, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Add wings to the bowl and use tongs to massage the sauce into every piece—don’t be shy; you want full coverage.
  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 6 hours for maximum flavor (overnight works, if you’re planning ahead).
  • For grilling, heat to medium-high (about 375°F–400°F). For oven roasting, preheat to 425°F (use convection if you have it).
  • Place wings skin-side down; grill covered for 10 minutes, flip, and cook another 8–10 minutes. In the oven, arrange on a wire rack and bake 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Brush remaining sauce over wings, then grill or broil for 2–3 more minutes until glaze is bubbly and caramelized—watch closely to avoid burning.
  • Transfer wings to a platter, let rest 5 minutes (this lets juices settle), then sprinkle with fresh chives or parsley.
  • Arrange on a rimmed tray with lemon wedges and dipping sauce—ranch or blue cheese work beautifully.

Notes

• Use wings at room temperature for even cooking—pull them from the fridge 20 minutes before you start.
• Local honey often has more flavor depth than clover honey; it’s worth the extra dollar.
• A budget-friendly Greek yogurt (2% milkfat) does the trick in the rub—full fat gives a richer bite.
Keyword bbq, Chicken Wings, family-friendly, Gluten-Free, Grilling
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