Big Game Wing Platter (Printable)

Crispy chicken wings coated in tangy homemade BBQ sauce, perfect for sharing on any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Wings

01 - 3.3 lbs chicken wings, tips removed, separated at the joint
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder

→ BBQ Sauce

07 - 1 cup ketchup
08 - ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
09 - ¼ cup brown sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons honey
11 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
15 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
16 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

→ Garnishes

19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
20 - Celery sticks
21 - Carrot sticks
22 - Ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on each.
02 - In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until evenly coated.
03 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared racks. Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning once halfway, until golden, crispy, and cooked through.
04 - While wings bake, prepare the BBQ sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine all BBQ sauce ingredients. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 10–15 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - When wings are done, transfer to a large bowl. Pour BBQ sauce over wings and toss to coat thoroughly.
06 - Arrange wings on a platter. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with celery, carrot sticks, and your preferred dipping sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The homemade BBQ sauce strikes that perfect balance between tangy and sweet, with just enough heat to keep everyone coming back for more
  • Baking the wings on racks ensures every single piece gets evenly crispy without needing a deep fryer
  • Everything comes together in about an hour, leaving you more time to enjoy the game instead of being stuck in the kitchen
02 -
  • Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels before seasoning, as excess moisture is the enemy of crispy skin
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before tossing, otherwise it slides right off the wings instead of sticking
  • Do not overcrowd the baking sheets or the wings will steam instead of crisp up
03 -
  • Let the wings rest on the rack for 5 minutes after baking before saucing, which helps the skin stay crispier longer
  • Taste your BBQ sauce before coating the wings and adjust with more vinegar, sugar, or heat as needed

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