Extra Spicy Honey-Sriracha Chicken Wings

| Alice Choi
Serving size:4
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Extra Spicy Honey-Sriracha Chicken Wings

No game day is complete without a finger lickin’ good appetizer. These are so easy to make. And if you like sweet and spicy, you’re going to love these chicken wings!

If you have a baking rack to place on a lined baking sheet, this is preferred as the chicken wings release liquid as they bake in the oven.

For the chicken wings

  • 2 lb chicken wings
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • kosher salt, about a pinch
  • freshly ground black pepper, about a pinch
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaf
  • sesame seeds, for garnish
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place your baking rack on a prepared lined baking sheet. Pat your chicken wings dry with paper towels, place in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, vegetable oil, garlic powder, and salt and pepper. Pour the mixture over the wings and toss well to coat. Place the wings on the baking rack (in the baking sheet) and bake for about 25-30 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through.

    For the honey-sriracha glaze

    • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
    • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
    • 1/3 cup honey
    • 1/4 cup sriracha (heaping cup)
    • 1 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 lime's juice
    • 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes (+ more if desired)
    1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until lightly browned, for about 1 minute. Stir in the honey, Sriracha, soy sauce and lime juice. Bring to a slight boil and let simmer until slightly thickened, for about 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
    2. Returning to the wings: After baking, remove the wings from the oven and switch the oven temp to a full broil (500 degrees) and brush the wings with the Sriracha glaze, sprinkle on the red chili pepper flakes, fresh cilantro and sesame seeds and broil for 2-3 minutes, watching your wings carefully to ensure they do not burn.
    3. Allow to cool slightly and serve immediately.

    Special equipment suggested: Baking rack placed on a parchment paper lined baking sheet

    Recipe adapted from Damn Delicious.

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