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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings – Sticky, Crispy & Crowd-Pleasing

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Sticky, sweet, and just the right amount of heat — these Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings are baked to crispy perfection and coated in a crave-worthy honey chili glaze.

Ingredients

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For the Wings:

  • 2 lbs chicken wings (split)

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

For the Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp grated ginger

  • 2 tbsp Sriracha or chili garlic sauce

  • Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (for thickening)

Optional Garnish:

  • Sesame seeds

  • Green onions

  • Red chili flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment and place rack on top.

  • Pat wings dry. Toss with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

  • Bake 25 minutes, flip, then bake 20–25 minutes more until crispy.

  • In saucepan, simmer sauce ingredients 3–4 minutes. Thicken with slurry if desired.

  • Toss hot wings in sauce. Optional: broil 1–2 minutes to caramelize.

  • Garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Air fry at 400°F for 25–30 minutes. Sauce can be made 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

Find it online: https://dailywholekitchen.com/sweet-and-spicy-chicken-wings-sticky-crispy-crowd-pleasing-2/