Make sticky, crispy chicken wings coated in a sweet and spicy honey sriracha glaze using a high-heat baking method.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:45 min
Total Time:55 min
Yield:4 servings
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
Pat the chicken wings very dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
In a large bowl, toss the wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack.
Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the skin is very crispy and golden brown.
While the wings bake, prepare the sauce. Combine honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic powder in a small saucepan.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large, clean bowl.
Pour the warm sauce over the wings and toss quickly until every piece is fully coated and sticky.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, you can toss the wings in a light coating of cornstarch instead of baking powder, though baking powder helps create a better crust.
If you prefer an air fryer, cook the seasoned wings at 380°F (195°C) for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway.
Do not add the sauce until the wings are fully cooked and crispy; adding it too early will prevent the skin from crisping properly.