Sriracha Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Sriracha Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes, patted very dry
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Sriracha Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then place an oven-safe wire rack on top. This allows air to circulate around the wings for maximum crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the patted dry chicken wings with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Toss thoroughly until the wings are evenly coated. The cornstarch helps create a crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. This prevents steaming and promotes crisping.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Bake the wings for 20 minutes, then flip them over and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the Sriracha Honey Glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the sriracha sauce, honey, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the glaze to a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the glaze has slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the warm Sriracha Honey Glaze over the wings and toss gently until each wing is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
For an extra sticky glaze, you can return the glazed wings to the oven for another 5 minutes, or serve immediately. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
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Sriracha Honey Glazed Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, flats and drumettes, patted very dry
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
For the Sriracha Honey Glaze
- 1/2 cup sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil, then place an oven-safe wire rack on top. This allows air to circulate around the wings for maximum crispiness.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the patted dry chicken wings with kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Toss thoroughly until the wings are evenly coated. The cornstarch helps create a crispy skin.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the prepared wire rack, ensuring they are not touching. This prevents steaming and promotes crisping.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Bake the wings for 20 minutes, then flip them over and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 40 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the Sriracha Honey Glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the sriracha sauce, honey, low sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil. Whisk well to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the glaze to a gentle simmer, whisking occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the glaze has slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the warm Sriracha Honey Glaze over the wings and toss gently until each wing is thoroughly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
For an extra sticky glaze, you can return the glazed wings to the oven for another 5 minutes, or serve immediately. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired, before serving.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400