Description
Sriracha-Honey Glazed Chicken Wings are a bold twist on classic chicken wings, where the wings are baked to golden crispiness, then tossed in a luscious glaze of Sriracha chili sauce and honey. The result? A glossy coating that clings to every bite, delivering a combination of sweet, spicy, smoky, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Wings:
- 2½ lbs chicken wing sections
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the Glaze:
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup Sriracha sauce
- 1 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
- ¼ tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Wings:
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- In a bowl, mix baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Toss wings in the spice mix until evenly coated.
- Bake:
- Arrange wings on the rack.
- Bake for 20 minutes, flip, bake another 20 minutes.
- Flip again and bake 15 more minutes until golden and crispy.
- Make the Glaze:
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, Sriracha, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Glaze & Serve:
- Toss hot wings in the glaze until fully coated.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.
Notes
These wings strike the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, making them a crowd favorite for game nights, parties, or even a quick weeknight dinner. For extra flavor, try garnishing with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro, or serve them alongside a cool ranch or blue cheese dip to balance the heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4–5 wings)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
Keywords: Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings, Spicy Honey Glazed Wings, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings