Dairy Free BBQ Chicken Wings
Crispy, smoky, and slathered in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce, these oven-baked wings are the kind of crowd-pleaser that disappears fast — and they serve four without breaking a sweat. The secret to that deep golden, crackling skin is patting the wings completely dry before tossing them in olive oil and a bold spice blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, then roasting them on a wire rack at high heat. No butter, no cream, no hidden dairy — just straightforward pantry ingredients doing all the heavy lifting. Store-bought BBQ sauces can be sneaky with added dairy derivatives, so making your own from ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and a few spices takes only about five minutes on the stovetop and tastes far better anyway. The wings get a double hit of that sauce — tossed before going back in the oven so the edges caramelize and cling — then served with extra sauce on the side for dipping. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things looking sharp. Whether it's game day or a weeknight dinner, these wings deliver serious flavor without any compromise.
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4 servings
For the wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes, tips removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the BBQ sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp mustard powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Set a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet and lightly coat the rack with olive oil or nonstick spray.
- 2
Pat the chicken wings thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
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