Description

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings combine sticky honey sweetness with a fiery chili kick, delivering bold flavors and perfectly crispy skin. This versatile recipe is ideal for game days, weeknight dinners, or casual gatherings, delivering a crowd-pleasing snack with an easy-to-customize sauce to suit your heat preference.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken Wings

2 pounds chicken wings, fresh or thawed with skin on

Sauce

1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons sriracha or chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon lime juice (optional)

Seasoning and Coating

1 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for extra crispiness)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prep the Wings: Pat your chicken wings dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness. For extra crispness when baking, toss wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper evenly coated.
Make the Sweet and Spicy Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, soy sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and lime juice if using. This sauce balances sweet and fiery flavors perfectly and will glaze the wings beautifully.
Cook the Wings: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange wings on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to allow hot air circulation underneath. Bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden brown and cooked through.
Toss Wings in Sauce: Immediately after baking, toss the hot wings in the prepared sauce until fully and evenly coated. The heat helps the sauce cling to the wings, creating a sticky glaze.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the wings hot with optional garnishes like chopped cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges, alongside your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

Dry wings thoroughly to ensure maximum crispiness.
Using a wire rack allows even cooking and crisp skin.
Adjust sauce consistency by warming gently to thicken or thin the glaze.
Serve wings immediately for the best crispy and saucy contrast.
Make extra sauce for dipping, as guests will love it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 5-6 wings)
Calories: 280
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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