Cherry BBQ Sauce Wings

Crispy Cherry BBQ Sauce Wings baked with a sweet-tangy cherry balsamic glaze. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for game day.

Course Appetizer/Snack

Cuisine Italian American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 431kcal

¾ cup cherry preserves or fresh cherries cooked down
2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon toasted fennel seed or substitute with ground cumin + pinch of anise seed
1 small garlic clove minced

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Prep the wings: Pat wings dry, then season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss with neutral oil so seasoning sticks.
Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together cherry preserves, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, fennel seed, and garlic. Reserve ¼ cup glaze for finishing.
Bake: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment. Place a wire rack on top if using. Arrange wings in a single layer. Bake 15 minutes.
Flip & brush: Flip the wings, brush with glaze, and bake another 12–15 minutes until crisp, golden, and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Finish: Toss or brush wings with remaining glaze. Garnish with herbs, a squeeze of lime, and optional chili flakes or smoked salt.
Serve: Let rest 5 minutes, then serve hot with lime wedges.

Marinate ahead: For deeper flavor, let the wings sit in the glaze for 30–60 minutes before baking (reserve ¼ cup for finishing).
Crispier wings: Bake on a wire rack or broil for 1–2 minutes at the end — just watch closely.