Forget the fryer. These oven-baked chicken wings come out with a deep, caramelized glaze that's rich, savory, and finger-licking good — all thanks to Granddaddy's Secret Sauce. Used here as a basting and baking sauce, it creates that dark, sticky mahogany finish you'd swear came from a smoker. Low effort, maximum payoff.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs chicken wings, split into flats and drums
- 3 tablespoons Granddaddy's Secret Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Pat wings completely dry with paper towels — this is the key to crispy skin.
- Season wings with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange on the wire rack.
- Bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While wings bake, whisk together Granddaddy's Secret Sauce, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over low heat until combined.
- Remove wings from oven and brush generously with the sauce. Return to oven for 10 minutes.
- Brush with another coat of sauce and broil for 3–4 minutes until deeply caramelized and sticky.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Ideas
Serve with celery sticks, a cool ranch or blue cheese dip, and extra Granddaddy's Secret Sauce on the side for dipping. These are just as good the next day cold straight from the fridge — if they last that long.
Why Granddaddy's Works So Well Here
Most sauces are too thin or too sweet to hold up in the oven. Granddaddy's Secret Sauce has the right body and depth of flavor to baste, caramelize, and build into a real glaze — whether you're baking, grilling, or broiling. It's not just a condiment, it's a cooking sauce.
Get Your Bottle
Pick up Granddaddy's Secret Sauce for $15.92, or stock up with the 2-pack ($27.99) or 3-pack ($34.99). Once you start cooking with it, one bottle is never enough.