Smoky Southern BBQ Chicken Wings with Honey Glaze

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

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Juicy chicken wings marinated in smoky spices and coated in a sticky honey glaze, perfect for game day or casual gatherings. This Southern American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 60 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 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 "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: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves 4 Southern American cuisine 410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, split and tips removed chicken wings
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

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.
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.
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.
Step 4: Remove wings from oven and toss immediately in the honey glaze until fully coated. Serve hot.