Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings (Printable)

Crispy wings coated in a spicy-sweet honey Sriracha glaze, ideal for parties or casual dinners.

# Components:

→ Chicken Component

01 - 1.2 kg (2.5 lbs) chicken wings, separated and wing tips removed

→ Seasoning Blend

02 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Glaze Elements

07 - 0.5 cup honey
08 - 0.33 cup Sriracha sauce
09 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Optional Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - Lime wedges

# Method:

01 - Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and position a wire rack atop it.
02 - Thoroughly pat the chicken wings dry using paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, toss the wings with vegetable oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until each piece is evenly coated.
03 - Arrange the seasoned wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, inverting the wings once halfway through the cooking time, until they achieve a crispy, golden-brown finish.
04 - While the wings are baking, combine honey, Sriracha sauce, soy sauce, melted butter, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring consistently. Allow it to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it has slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
05 - Transfer the baked chicken wings to a large bowl. Pour the prepared honey Sriracha sauce over the wings and toss gently until they are uniformly coated.
06 - Arrange the glazed wings on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and lime wedges, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Baked not fried for less mess while still achieving crispy skin
  • Perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have in your pantry
02 -
  • These wings are the perfect balance of sweet and spicy with endless customization options
  • They taste even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld
  • The wire rack method eliminates the need for flipping every few minutes
  • Can be prepared ahead and reheated in the oven for 10 minutes at 350°F
03 -
  • For maximum flavor marinate the wings in the dry rub overnight
  • The sauce will thicken as it cools so make it slightly thinner than your desired final consistency
  • Save the wing tips in the freezer for making homemade chicken stock

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