BWW Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe
BWW Honey BBQ Sauce recipe blends honey, ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar for a sweet and tangy flavor. It includes Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder for added depth. The sauce is perfect for glazing wings, chicken, or as a delicious dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Whisk or spoon for stirring
- Large bowl (for tossing wings)
- Frying pan or deep fryer
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs or slotted spoon (for frying wings)
- Serving plate or dish
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings:
- 10-12 chicken wings depending on serving size
- Oil for frying vegetable oil or any oil of your choice
For the Honey BBQ Sauce:
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon liquid smoke for that smoky flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, adjust for heat
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Wings
- ● Start by heating oil in a deep fryer or large frying pan over medium heat. You’ll need enough oil to submerge the chicken wings.
- ● Season the wings lightly with salt and pepper. Fry the chicken wings in batches until golden brown and crispy. This should take about 8-10 minutes per batch. Once cooked, remove them and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Make the Honey BBQ Sauce
- ● While the wings are frying, you can begin preparing the BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, white vinegar, honey, molasses, liquid smoke, black pepper, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- ● Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined and the sauce begins to heat up.
- ● Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent it from burning. The sauce will thicken and the flavors will meld together.
Coat the Wings with Sauce
- ● Once the sauce is ready, it’s time to coat the crispy wings. Place the fried wings in a large bowl and pour the honey BBQ sauce over them. Toss the wings in the sauce to ensure each piece is generously coated. You can use tongs or a spoon to make this easier.
- Serve and Enjoy
- ● Transfer the coated wings to a serving plate and enjoy immediately while they’re hot and crispy. You can garnish with extra paprika or fresh herbs, like parsley, for a pop of color if desired.
Notes
❖ Storage: If you have leftover honey BBQ sauce, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for other dishes like fries or burgers.
❖ Spice Level: Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preference. For a milder sauce, skip the cayenne entirely. If you love spice, add more cayenne or even a dash of hot sauce to take it up a notch.
❖ Crispier Wings: For extra crispy wings, try double frying them. Fry them once, let them rest for a few minutes, and then fry them again for an even crispier texture.