Description
These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings are oven-baked to crispy perfection, tossed in a sticky honey-sriracha glaze, and garnished with sesame seeds and cilantro. Perfect for parties, game day, or weeknight cravings, they balance bold heat and sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Toss the wings in this mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 50–55 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the wings bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add crushed red pepper and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, and vinegar. Bring to a light boil, then stir in cornstarch and cook for 30 seconds until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Once wings are baked, transfer them to a bowl and toss with the prepared sauce.
- Drain excess oil from the baking sheet, return wings to the sheet, and broil for 4–5 minutes to crisp up. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- Pat wings dry for maximum crispiness.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less Sriracha or cayenne pepper.
- Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Double the sauce recipe for extra drizzle or dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked and Broiled
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 wings)
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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