Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are perfect in every way with their crispy and juicy texture with a sweet sticky sauce! It doesn’t stop here, as these amazing chicken wings have layers of flavor that are built throughout the cooking process. Starts off with a chicken dry rub, then wrapped in bacon, smoked with hickory wood and then deep fried to finish them off. This is why they’re the best chicken wing recipe ever!
BEST HONEY BBQ CHICKEN WINGS RECIPE
It all starts off with an even portion of flats and drums, I love me some flats but as a chicken wing lover I have learned to appreciate the drums as well. Place the chicken wings in a larger mixing bowl and then season with a simple chicken rub and mix them together.
Once they get the seasoning treatment, get a pack of thin cut bacon and slice the whole package in half. Now, wrap each wing with a single half slice of bacon using a toothpick (soak the toothpicks in water for 20 mins) to hold the bacon in place. 
During the preparation process, fire up the smoker to 250 degrees F. Once it reaches the temperature add a few chunks of hickory wood for an elevated smokey flavor. Add the chicken wings to the smoker and smoke for 40-45 minutes and begin to temperature check them at this time. You are wanting to smoke the chicken wings till they reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees F.
HOW TO MAKE HONEY BBQ WINGS SAUCE
While the chicken wings are smoking, begin to make the honey BBQ chicken wings sauce. In a medium sized saucepan add in ketchup, brown sugar, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, pepper and red pepper flakes. Place over medium heat and whisk for 6-8 minutes and then let it cool to room temperature. 
FRYING CHICKEN WINGS
Right before it is time to remove the chicken wings from the smoker, it is important to have your frying station ready for the next step of this masterpiece dish. Get about 3 pounds of lard in a Dutch Oven and get the lard temperature to 375 degrees.
Remove the chicken wings from the smoker once the chicken wing temps are 155 degrees F. Fry the wings in batches of 6 for 3-4 minutes per batch. Once they are removed from the fryer, place them in a large mixing bowl. Once the whole batch is completed, sauce them with the honey bbq sauce. Plate and serve!
OTHER OPTIONS FOR CHICKEN WINGS:
Add delicious flavor to your summer BBQ or party spread with these Grilled Korean Gochujang Chicken Wings! A unique and flavorful mix of sweet and spicy, the wings are marinated in Gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and garlic for a bold taste. Grill the wings until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, then finish off with sesame seeds and green onions for extra flavor. Enjoy as an appetizer or main dish – your guests will love them!
If you’re looking for an exceptionally delicious game-day snack, then Buffalo Wings are the way to go. These Smoked and Fried Buffalo Chicken Wings offer the perfect combination of flavors; first slow-smoked over hickory wood to add a delicious smoky flavor, then deep fried until they’re crispy and tossed in a classic buffalo sauce for a spicy kick. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing, celery and blue cheese crumbles as garnish for added flavor, and you’ll have a surefire crowd favorite.
For an appetizer or main dish that packs a real punch, try these tangy and fiery Thai Chili Chicken Wings. The marinade is made with soy sauce, honey, lime juice, chili paste and garlic for a delicious sweet and spicy flavor. Grill the wings to perfection and then add them to the marinade for an extra kick of taste. Serve with some cool ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, plus a bit of diced chili peppers on top for even more heat. Your next BBQ or tailgate party will be buzzing about these amazing chili chicken wings!\
Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken wings (flats and drums)
- 1 lb Thin cut bacon
- Toothpicks
Chicken Dry Rub
- 1 tbsp Kosher salt
- 1 tbsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Chili powder
Honey BBQ Sauce
- 1 cup Ketchup
- ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp Kosher salt
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tsp Smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Star off by preparing the chicken wings and seasoning them generously. Once seasoned, wrap with half a strip of thin cut bacon and secure in place with a toothpick.
- Fire up the smoker at 250 degrees F, add hickory wood chunks and place the chicken wings on the smoker. Smoke for 40-45 minutes and then begin making the honey bbq sauce.
- In a medium saucepan, add all of the ingredients for the honey bbq sauce: ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Whisk them for about 6-8 minutes and then cool to room temperature.
- Set up the frying station with lard and heat it up to 375 degrees F. Once the chicken wings are smoked to 155 degrees F internally, remove them and fry them in the lard for 3-4 minutes. Fry in batches of 6 and place in a medium/large mixing bowl. Sauce the chicken with the honey BBQ sauce and plate.
- Serve and enjoy with family and friends.
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These Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are the epitome of flavor and simplicity. The wings are marinated in a mixture of honey, BBQ sauce, and spices, infusing them with a sweet and savory taste. They can be served as an appetizer or main dish and garnished with chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
The honey BBQ sauce gives these wings a unique taste that is sure to make them a crowd-pleaser at your next summer barbecue or party. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or throwing a tailgate party, these Honey BBQ Chicken Wings are sure to be a hit with your guests. So fire up the grill and get ready to impress your friends and family with these delicious wings!
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