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Hot Pepper Jelly Glazed BBQ Wings

These oven-baked wings feature a smoky homemade dry rub and a sticky, sweet-heat glaze made from hot pepper jelly. They are baked on a wire rack to ensure crispy skin without the mess of deep frying.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Rimmed baking sheet
  • 1 Oven-safe wire rack

Ingredients

Dry Rub

  • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt use half this amount if using table salt
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Chicken

  • 2 ½ - 3 pounds chicken wings halved at joints, tips discarded

Glaze

  • ½ cup hot pepper jelly

Instructions

  • Preheat and Prep. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place a wire rack on top and spray the rack thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Dry the Wings. Pat the chicken wings very dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
  • Season. In a small bowl, mix the salt, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and cumin. Sprinkle the seasoning over the wings and toss until evenly coated.
  • Bake. Arrange the wings on the wire rack in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching. Bake for 40 minutes (or up to 1 hour for large wings), until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. (Use the convection setting if available).
  • Glaze. Remove wings from the oven and immediately place them in a large clean bowl. Add the hot pepper jelly and toss well. The heat from the wings will melt the jelly into a sticky glaze. Serve warm.

Notes

No Wire Rack? If you do not have a wire rack, bake the wings directly on the parchment paper, but flip them halfway through the cooking time.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat in an oven or air fryer at 350°F to re-crisp the skin.
Nutrition info: Nutrition info is based on 6 servings.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1214mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 178kcal
Author: Katie Shaw