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

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Crispy baked or air-fried wings tossed in a sticky, sweet and spicy homemade sauce. Perfect for game day or an easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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For the Wings:

  • 2–2.5 lbs chicken wings (drumettes and flats)

  • 1 tbsp baking powder (aluminum-free)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

For the Sauce:

  • ⅓ cup honey (or ¼ cup brown sugar)

  • ¼ cup hot sauce (to taste)

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp vinegar (rice or apple cider)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ tsp grated ginger

  • Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (to thicken)

Instructions

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

  • Bake at 425°F for 45–50 minutes (flip halfway) or air fry at 375°F for 24–26 minutes.

  • In a saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thickened.

  • Toss hot wings in the sauce until well coated. Serve immediately.

Notes

Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions. Use sugar-free syrup for low-carb variation.

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