25 BBQ Chicken Wings Recipes That Bring the Ultimate Bite

Enjoy wings that rival any fried version with crispy skin and bold barbecue flavor. A homemade dry rub plus baking powder guarantees crunch, and the BBQ sauce is slathered on just before finishing for a perfect glaze.

These wings pack sweet, spicy, and savory goodness with gochujang, soy, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar. Crisp on the outside and juicy inside, they can be grilled or baked, making them ideal for game day or backyard gatherings.

Seasoned in a bold BBQ rub with baking powder for extra crispiness, these wings are quick to cook in an oven, air fryer, or grill, then coated in sticky, sweet BBQ sauce. A versatile and crowd-pleasing favorite.

These baked wings are perfectly sweet and smoky from a honey-drizzled homemade BBQ sauce. Crispy on the outside and juicy inside, they’re a party-ready, crowd-pleasing appetizer; even picky eaters won't resist.

These wings are coated in a homemade, honey-laced BBQ sauce, then grilled, baked, or air-fried until gloriously sticky and saucy. Pure finger-licking perfection.

These wings are baked until fall-off-the-bone tender, then drenched in-rich, simple BBQ sauce, no frying required. Fully flavorful and satisfyingly tender.

Crispy wings are seasoned with smoked paprika, Herbes de Provence, and baking powder, air-fried at 380°F, then glazed with barbecue sauce. For extra crunch, they’re tossed again and air-fried briefly. No air fryer? Finish them in the oven following easy tweaks.

These baked BBQ wings are tangy, cheap, and perfect for parties. Easy to double or triple, they deliver finger-licking flavor without deep frying. Great for weeknights or big gatherings based on an economically friendly recipe.

These grilled wings are marinated in a blend of red onion, garlic, olive oil, lemon, and bold spices like Aleppo pepper, then grilled until charred and flavorful. The marinade tenderizes and infuses every bite.

Get wings with grilled crispiness using only olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook at 450°F for 25–30 minutes on gas, charcoal, or pellet grills. Juicy, simple, and always grilled to perfection.

These wings stay juicy and tender thanks to a beer brine, while 2-zone grilling adds perfect char. A buffalo-style version is featured, with easy swaps for dry-rub or marinated variations.

Charcoal-grilled wings marinated in olive oil, soy, vinegar, and herbs develop irresistibly crispy skin and deep caramelized flavor. A simple yet smoky marinade brings juicy perfection to every bite—especially when enhanced by a few wood chunks on the coals.

Golden-crisp wings are achieved in the oven using a clever combo of baking powder and dry rub that dries skin for ultimate crunch. After a chill in the fridge, they bake at 425°F, get flipped, and finish with a sticky BBQ glaze, tacky, layered flavor in every bite.

With just four ingredients —chicken wings, BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper —these wings are easy to make in your slow cooker. Finish them in the oven or grill to caramelize the sauce for sticky, irresistible wings.

Crispy, juicy, and bursting with bold BBQ flavor, these wings deliver on sticky and spicy fronts. The post-guide includes steps for achieving unbeatable texture and taste, with charred, caramelized goodness.

Season wings with your favorite dry rub, then smoke at 225°F for 2 hours for deep smoky flavor. Finish at 350°F for 15–30 minutes until the skin turns irresistibly crispy. Perfectly smoky, tender wings with charred flavor.

Wings get coated in a citrusy glaze made from butter, garlic, BBQ sauce, honey, orange juice, brown sugar, and cayenne. After baking or grilling, they're tossed, reheated briefly at 400°F until sticky, and sticky, vibrant, and downright irresistible.

Super simple grilled wings with smoky flavor take center stage in this versatile recipe. Whether you lean spicy, sweet, or tangy, flame-grilling elevates them into a crowd-pleasing, cocktail-ready treat.

Wings are baked (or air-fried) until crisp, tossed in a homemade “hot honey Old Bay” sauce that blends butter, hot sauce, honey, and flavorful Old Bay seasoning. Sweet, spicy, and ridiculously addicting.

Savory wings are baked, then glazed in a sweet-and-tangy mixture of pomegranate juice, honey, and brown sugar that’s reduced for a sticky finish and finished with spices like garlic, onion powder, and a dash of cayenne for subtle heat.