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Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe with Tangy Alabama White BBQ Sauce

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This recipe delivers crispy baked chicken wings paired with a tangy, creamy Alabama white BBQ sauce, offering a healthier alternative to fried wings with bold, peppery flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar (60 ml)
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish, freshly grated or prepared
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • A few dashes hot sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness.
  3. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, spacing them to avoid overcrowding.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip each wing carefully and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Wings should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  6. While wings bake, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, horseradish, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, hot sauce, and honey in a bowl to make the Alabama white BBQ sauce. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  7. Once wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl, pour the sauce over, and toss gently to coat. Serve some sauce on the side if desired.
  8. Serve immediately for best crispiness. If holding, keep warm in a low oven (around 200°F / 95°C) briefly.

Notes

Do not substitute baking powder with baking soda. Pat wings dry thoroughly for best crispiness. Use a wire rack for even air circulation. A quick broil for 1-2 minutes at the end can enhance crispiness but watch carefully to avoid burning. Sauce is best fresh but can be refrigerated for a few days. Reheat wings in a hot oven on a wire rack to restore crispness; avoid microwaving.

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