Low Sodium Barbecue Chicken Wings
Craving the bold, smoky flavors of barbecue without the excess salt? These Low Sodium Barbecue Chicken Wings are the perfect solution! Made with a tantalizing blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, these baked wings are seasoned to perfection and then coated in a luscious homemade barbecue sauce featuring tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a hint of natural liquid smoke. This recipe skips the store-bought sauces packed with sodium, allowing you to indulge guilt-free. Perfectly crispy from the oven and with a sticky, caramelized glaze, these wings are a healthier, flavorful twist on a game-day favorite. Ready in just an hour, they’re a crowd-pleasing option for parties or a family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken wings
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Tomato paste
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Natural liquid smoke
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper for easy cleanup.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Mix well.
Add the chicken wings to the bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss the wings to ensure they are evenly coated with the spice mixture and oil.
Spread the wings out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they aren't touching for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the wings are crispy and golden brown.
While the wings are baking, prepare the barbecue sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, honey, natural liquid smoke, and cayenne pepper over medium heat.
Stir the sauce mixture regularly until it is well combined and begins to simmer. Reduce heat and let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Once the wings are done baking, remove them from the oven. Brush each wing generously with the prepared low sodium barbecue sauce.
Return the sauced wings to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to caramelize slightly.
Remove the wings from the oven and let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy your delicious, low sodium barbecue wings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 198.7 g | 255% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.5 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 52.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1016 mg | 339% | |
| Sodium | 3897 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.7 g | ||
| Protein | 183.5 g | 367% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 3202 mg | 68% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
