Smoky Southern BBQ Chicken Wings with Honey Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

Juicy chicken wings marinated in smoky spices and coated in a sticky honey glaze, perfect for game day or casual gatherings. This Southern American chicken recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken wings, smoked paprika, and garlic powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 410 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken wings, split and tips removed
• 2 tsp 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 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs chicken wings with 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp olive oil until wings are evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until wings are crispy and cooked through.
3. Step 3: While wings bake, combine 3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until butter melts and sauce is glossy and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove wings from oven and toss immediately in the honey glaze until fully coated. Serve hot.