Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings (Printable Version)

Crispy chicken wings tossed in honey sriracha glaze deliver sweet heat for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2.5 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
02 - 1 tablespoon aluminum-free baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Honey Sriracha Glaze

05 - 1/4 cup honey
06 - 1/4 cup sriracha sauce
07 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
08 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
09 - 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
10 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or green onions
13 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and set a wire rack on top. Lightly grease the rack to prevent sticking.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry using paper towels. In a large mixing bowl, combine wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, tossing thoroughly to ensure even coating.
03 - Arrange seasoned wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until wings are golden brown and crispy.
04 - While wings are baking, place honey, sriracha, melted butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally for 2 to 3 minutes, then remove from heat.
05 - Transfer baked wings into a large bowl. Pour the prepared honey sriracha glaze over the wings and gently toss until thoroughly coated.
06 - Arrange glazed wings on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Crisps up in the oven with zero deep frying fuss
  • Uses simple everyday pantry ingredients
  • Customizable level of heat and sweetness
  • Yields juicy wings with intensely flavorful glaze
  • Perfect for sharing at gatherings or for snacking dinner nights
02 -
  • High in protein for satisfying snacking
  • Layers of sweet tangy and fiery punch in every bite
  • Can be prepped ahead for parties or meal plans
  • Wings freeze beautifully after baking and glazing
03 -
  • Dry wings as thoroughly as possible for unstoppable crunch
  • Baking powder is crucial and should be aluminum-free
  • Flip halfway to get double-sided crispiness
  • Let the glaze cool just slightly before tossing so it clings beautifully
  • Serve hot for max sticky glory

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