Southern-Style Barbecue Chicken Wings with Tangy Sauce

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

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Juicy chicken wings coated in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce inspired by Southern American flavors, perfect for game days or casual dinners. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs chicken wings, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 45 min Serves 4 American cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, split chicken wings
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup (store-bought or homemade) barbecue sauce
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp (optional) hot sauce

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 lbs chicken wings with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
Step 2: Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway, until skin is crisp and wings are cooked through.
Step 3: While wings bake, combine 1 cup barbecue sauce, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp hot sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and slightly glossy.
Step 4: Remove wings from oven and toss immediately in the warm barbecue sauce until well coated. Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.