Description
Honey Sriracha Wings deliver the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors with crispy, juicy chicken wings coated in a sticky honey and fiery sriracha sauce. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these wings are ideal for game days, parties, or casual snacking, featuring customizable heat levels and a delectable balance of honeyed sweetness and chili kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (fresh or thawed, skin on preferred)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Wings: Pat the chicken wings dry thoroughly using paper towels to remove any excess moisture, which helps achieve crispy skin when cooked.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Coat the Wings: Place the wings in a large bowl or sealable plastic bag, pour the prepared sauce over them, and toss gently to ensure every wing is evenly coated.
- Cook the Wings: Arrange the wings on a greased baking sheet or in the air fryer basket in a single layer. For baking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway through. For air frying, cook at 380°F (193°C) for 25-30 minutes, turning once for even crispiness.
- Add Extra Sauce: After cooking, toss the wings in any remaining sauce or brush on an extra layer of honey-sriracha glaze to achieve an irresistibly sticky finish.
Notes
- Pat wings dry before cooking for maximum crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan or air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisp skin.
- Adjust sweetness and heat by tasting the sauce before coating the wings and modifying honey or sriracha amounts.
- Using a wire rack when baking allows air circulation for crispier skin.
- Let wings rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes (baking) or 25-30 minutes (air frying)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg