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Crispy BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe with Easy Creamy Blue Cheese Dip

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This recipe delivers smoky, tangy, and ultra-crispy BBQ chicken wings paired with a cool, creamy blue cheese dip. Perfect for gatherings, game nights, or a comforting family treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought, about 120 ml)
  • For the Blue Cheese Dip:
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat, about 120 g)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (about 120 g)
  • 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 85 g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 15 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a 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 the wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure they are not touching.
  5. Bake the wings for 25 minutes, then carefully flip each wing using tongs.
  6. Continue baking for an additional 20 minutes until wings are golden brown and crispy and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  7. While wings bake, gently heat the BBQ sauce in a small saucepan or microwave.
  8. Transfer the baked wings to a clean bowl and toss with the warm BBQ sauce until fully coated.
  9. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the blue cheese dip. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  10. Serve the wings immediately with the creamy blue cheese dip on the side. Optionally garnish with chopped fresh parsley or green onions.

Notes

Pat wings dry thoroughly before coating with baking powder to achieve maximum crispiness. Use baking powder, not baking soda, to raise skin pH and crisp skin without frying. Avoid overcrowding wings on the rack to prevent sogginess. Warm BBQ sauce before tossing to help it cling better. For dairy-free dip, substitute sour cream and mayonnaise with coconut yogurt and vegan mayo. Leftover wings can be reheated in a 375°F oven for 10-12 minutes to restore crispiness. A quick broil for 2-3 minutes can help if wings lose crispness.

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