Spicy Sriracha Chicken Wings (Printable)
Crispy baked wings coated in a spicy Sriracha glaze with garlic and smoked paprika flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2.2 lbs chicken wings, split at joints, tips removed
→ Marinade & Sauce
02 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
03 - 1 tsp garlic powder
04 - 1 tsp onion powder
05 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
06 - 0.5 tsp salt
07 - 0.25 tsp black pepper
→ Sriracha Sauce
08 - 0.33 cup Sriracha
09 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
12 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Garnish (optional)
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - Lime wedges, to serve
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
02 - Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl.
03 - Add vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until wings are evenly coated.
04 - Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway, until wings are golden and crispy.
06 - While wings bake, combine Sriracha, melted butter, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth and heated through.
07 - Transfer baked wings to a large bowl, pour warm Sriracha sauce over, and toss to coat evenly.
08 - Arrange wings on a platter. Garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The oven does all the hard work while you relax with a drink
- That sticky spicy glaze clings to every crispy corner
- Ready in under an hour with ingredients you probably have
02 -
- Dry those wings like your life depends on it because moisture equals sad soggy skin
- Let the sauce cool slightly before tossing or you might melt the coating right off the wings
03 -
- Put a wire rack on your baking sheet for next-level crispy skin all around
- Room temperature wings bake more evenly so take them out of the fridge early