Oh yes—Southern BBQ chicken wings are sweet, smoky, and finger-licking good! Here’s a simple way to make them:
Southern BBQ Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900g) chicken wings, split at joints and tips removed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite)
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Steps:
- Prep the Wings:
- Pat wings dry with paper towels.
- Toss with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and olive oil.
- Cook the Wings:
Oven Method:- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place wings on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
Air Fryer Method:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook wings 20–25 minutes, shaking halfway through.
- Add BBQ Sauce:
- Toss cooked wings in BBQ sauce or brush generously, then bake/air fry another 3–5 minutes to caramelize.
- Serve:
- Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side, coleslaw, or baked beans.
If you want, I can also give a slow-cooker version where the wings cook low and slow in BBQ sauce—super tender and sticky, perfect for parties.
Do you want me to give that version?
