Spicy Sriracha Chicken Wings (Printable)
Crispy baked wings tossed in a bold Sriracha sauce with garlic, honey, 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 - ½ tsp salt
07 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Sriracha Sauce
08 - ⅓ 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
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
16 - Lime wedges
# Step-by-step:
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 through, 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 sauce strikes that perfect balance between fiery heat and subtle sweetness that keeps everyone reaching for more
- Baking instead of frying means way less mess and still delivers that restaurant quality crunch
02 -
- Drying the wings thoroughly is the single most important step for crispy skin
- Let the sauce cool slightly before tossing or it will slide right off the wings
03 -
- Use a wire rack on your baking sheet for maximum air circulation and even crisping
- Let the wings rest for 5 minutes after baking before saucing for juicier meat