Boxing Marquee-Inspired Spicy BBQ Chicken Wings

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

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Juicy chicken wings coated in a smoky, spicy barbecue sauce perfect for game day or casual gatherings. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken wings, smoked paprika, garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs chicken wings
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 tbsp honey

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with foil. Pat dry 2 lbs chicken wings with paper towels.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Toss the chicken wings with 2 tbsp olive oil and the spice mix until evenly coated.
Step 4: Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until skin is crispy and cooked through.
Step 5: Meanwhile, mix 3/4 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tbsp hot sauce, and 1 tbsp honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm and combined.
Step 6: Remove wings from oven and toss immediately in the spicy barbecue sauce to coat evenly. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.