Oven Baked Chipotle Barbecue Wings Recipe

These Baked Chipotle Barbecue Wings are tossed in an easy Homemade Chipotle Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce and baked to perfection. The sauce is sweet with smoky, spicy heat and comes together in minutes.

Baked Chipotle Barbecue Wings on square plate with ranch

If you love wings and enjoy finding new takes on classic sauces, you’ve come to the right place. These baked chipotle barbecue wings deliver big flavor while keeping the preparation simple.

At our house we have a regular Wing Night: bake or grill a batch of wings and toss them in several sauces. It’s a fun option for entertaining, Game Day, or a relaxed weeknight dinner. This recipe is a favorite because the chipotle-brown sugar sauce adds a smoky, slightly sweet heat that pairs perfectly with crispy baked chicken.

These wings are tossed in my Homemade Chipotle Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce, a versatile sauce I also use on chicken quesadillas and pork tenderloin. The sauce is easy to make ahead and keeps in the refrigerator for several days, so it’s ready when you want to finish the wings with a quick toss and final bake.

How to make Baked Chipotle Barbecue Wings

Start by arranging the wing segments on a baking sheet. Lining the sheet with foil and spraying it with cooking spray makes cleanup much easier. For crispier skin, place the wings on a wire rack set over the baking sheet so hot air can circulate around each piece.

If you forget the foil like I did in one photo, you’ll quickly remember how much easier cleanup is when you don’t—so I recommend using it!

Should I use fresh or frozen chicken wings?

Either fresh or frozen wings work, but be sure frozen wings are completely thawed and thoroughly patted dry before baking. Excess moisture will steam the skin and prevent it from crisping.

Bake the wings at 425°F for about 50 minutes, skin side up. After the initial bake, remove the wings from the sheet and toss them evenly in the Chipotle Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce. Return them to the baking sheet and cook for an additional 8–10 minutes until the sauce begins to caramelize and become slightly crispy.

Garnish with sliced green onions if desired and serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping. These wings are great hot from the oven and make a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish.

If you love wings, try different sauce combinations—from sweet and sticky to garlicky parmesan, the format is the same: bake, toss, and finish for that glossy, saucy coating.

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Baked Chipotle Barbecue Wings

These wings are tossed in a homemade chipotle brown sugar barbecue sauce and baked until the sauce is caramelized and slightly crispy. The result is smoky, sweet, and spicy wings that are perfect for sharing.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour (approx.)

Servings: 8

Calories: 205 kcal (per serving, approximate)

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings (drumettes and wingettes separated)
Recipe for Chipotle Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce (prepared separately)
2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. For extra crispiness, place a wire rack on the sheet and set wings on the rack.
Pat the chicken wings dry and arrange them skin side up on the prepared sheet or rack.
Bake for 50 minutes, turning once if desired to promote even browning.
Remove the wings from the oven and toss them with the Chipotle Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce until evenly coated.
Return the wings to the baking sheet and bake an additional 8–10 minutes, until the sauce starts to crisp and caramelize on the wings.
Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side if you like.

Notes

Nutrition values are approximate and based on the wings alone, not including dipping sauces. The chipotle brown sugar barbecue sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for several days. If you prefer extra-crispy skin, pat wings very dry, use a wire rack, and avoid overcrowding the pan.

Nutrition (per serving, approximate)