Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and ensure chicken wings are clean and patted dry.
- Marinating the Wings: Whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken wings and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-4 hours.
- Cooking Methods: Choose one of the following options: 1) Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), bake wings on a wire rack for 40-45 minutes. 2) Grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high, grill wings for 20-25 minutes. 3) Air Frying: Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C), air fry wings for 25-30 minutes.
- Basting with BBQ Sauce: After cooking, baste wings with BBQ sauce and return to cooking method for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve wings on a platter garnished with fresh herbs and pair with sides like celery sticks and ranch dressing.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate wings overnight. Ensure wings are dry before cooking to achieve maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking/Grilling/Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg