These Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Baked Chicken Wings are perfect for parties! The sauce is sweet, slightly spicy, and finger licking good! These spicy baked wings are always a crowd-pleaser!
Baked Chicken Wings with Sriracha Sauce
Every year I try to challenge myself in the kitchen by cooking at least one thing a month that takes me completely out of my comfort zone. For the record, cookies are comfort zone… muffins and scones are my safe place… chewy blondies and rich chocolate brownies feel as safe a fuzzy blanket, and plates of pasta are always a blinking neon “HAPPY” sign…
So what gets me anxious behind the countertop? MEAT. Not all meat; I can cook a juicy burger or Sicilian Braciole without breaking a sweat. It’s mainly meat that needs prep. You know… the butchering, to put it delicately. It makes me cringe and clam up and want to run very very fast in the other direction. I’m a wimp like that.
Hands-down my favorite appetizer to order when we dine out is sticky, saucy, sweet and spicy chicken wings. They’re such a treat because they’re something I never ever ever make at home. Or I should say, up until last week I never ever made at home. February was all about the chicken wing challenge! And although there were quite a few tears and a whole lot of swearing, I have to say one bite of these sweet and spicy sriracha baked chicken wings made it all worth it. Redemption is sweet.
So let’s get down to details, shall we?
- These sriracha wings are baked – not fried – so you’ll need a very large baking sheet and an oven for this adventure.
- The raw wings will get thoroughly patted down with paper towels (this helps remove excess moisture) before getting tossed with spices and oil. I used sesame oil here because I love the subtle Asian flavor it lends to the overall taste. You can find sesame oil in ethnic markets and most large grocery stores; it’s usually in the ethnic cooking aisle.
How long to bake chicken wings at 400 degrees?
The wings will bake for 50 minutes! I know that probably sounds like forever, but it’s worth it! I promise. And during this time you can prepare your spicy sweet sriracha sauce.
I love this sweet and spicy sriracha sauce! It’s made with sriracha, honey, butter, and spices —> ALL OF THE YUMMY THINGS. You’ll cook this combination of delicious ingredients on the stove top. Once the wings have baked, you’ll toss them in the said sauce, crank up the broiler on your oven, and bake them for an additional 4-5 minutes. This final stage is important for crisping! The broiling really seals the sauce into the wings and creates that crunchy skin we all know and love.
These wings are spicy, crunchy, and saucy on the outside; tender, meaty, and luscious on the inside. This recipe makes 3 pounds of wings; enough to serve 3-4 hungry friends. If you plan on feeding a crowd, I highly encourage you to multiply this recipe as needed. I promise you you’ll have no problem getting them to go-go-go! I made these for a bunch of boys last week and all I can say is HOLY COW – they were a huge hit!
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Sweet and Spicy Sriracha Baked Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken wings
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- For the sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup Sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees (F). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Dry the chicken wings thoroughly with paper towels, pressing down hard to remove as much excess moisture as possible.
- Place the chicken wings in a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl combine the melted butter, sesame oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Pour this mixture over the wings and using your hands, toss well to coat. Spread the wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the wings until browned and crisp; 50-55 minutes, using tongues to flip them over halfway.
- In the meantime, make the sauce: Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat. Once it's melted, add the crushed red pepper and ginger; cook for a minute, then add in the honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, and vinegar. Bring the mixture to light boil, stirring constantly, then stir in the cornstarch; cook just until thickened up - about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- When the wings have finished baking, carefully remove the tray from the oven and set aside. Increase the oven temperature to the broiler setting. Carefully remove the wings from the baking sheet and transfer to a large, heatproof bowl. Pour the warm sauce over the wings and gently toss to coat. Drain any excess oil from the baking sheet, then transfer the wings back to the prepared sheet and place the pan in the oven for 4-5 minutes. Stay near your oven during this time; the broiler acts fast. Carefully remove wings from the oven and transfer them to a large serving platter. Sprinkle the wings with sesame seeds, cilantro, and more honey (if desired); serve with lime wedges and lots of napkins.
Courses Dinner
Cuisine Asian
Kathleen @ Yummy Crumble says
February 9, 2015 at 1:27 amThese look great! I’m a sweet salty addict…Totally trying this sometime even if I have to butcher a live chicken 🙂
bakerbynature says
February 9, 2015 at 9:17 pmYou’re a brave one!!! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Lindsey Canavesio says
August 2, 2015 at 5:54 pmI made these last night and they were delicious! My whole family loved them. Thanks for the great recipe!!!
Connie says
February 22, 2017 at 10:57 pmThis is a keeper recipe! Loved them!
Tori@Gringalicious.com says
February 9, 2015 at 11:38 amDefinitely pinning these babies! They look incred!
bakerbynature says
February 9, 2015 at 9:16 pmA double thank you, Tori! <3
Medeja says
February 10, 2015 at 8:10 amThey look very addictive! The sauce sounds just fantastic!
Nicole - Coking for Keeps says
February 10, 2015 at 3:11 pmWe’re the opposite, savory foods are totally my comfort zone, when I break out the baking utensils I have to prepare myself for the worst…I’d say you should get out of your comfort zone more often, because these wings look RIDICULOUS!!
Mrs. B. Cooks says
February 10, 2015 at 9:45 pmI’m totally making these tonight! I’ll be sure to come back and let you know how they turned out.
bakerbynature says
February 10, 2015 at 10:10 pmHi Mrs. B! That’s SO awesome 🙂 Enjoy! xo
Shirley says
March 21, 2015 at 5:46 pmThese look so good – totally out of my comfort zone and I can’t wait to try them!
Thanks so much!
Steph says
August 17, 2015 at 12:39 amThis turned out absolutely stunning. I’ve tried several other baked chicken wing recipes, but this one is my favorite. I think broiling the wings at the end added that extra crunch. Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe!
bakerbynature says
August 17, 2015 at 12:51 amHi Steph! So happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe. I love spicy/crunchy wings and I’m thrilled they were a hit for you 🙂
Cindy says
August 29, 2015 at 9:33 amI made these the other night and they were absolutely delicious! My partner is out buying more wings to bake right now, he loved them so much. Thank you for sharing this fabulous recipe. It will be one that is made over and over again.
Dawn says
September 20, 2015 at 1:03 pmThese look amazing! I want to make them for a party. Would it be ok for me to bake them the day before and toss them in sauce and broil the night of?
bakerbynature says
September 20, 2015 at 2:26 pmHi Dawn. These are always a hit at parties 🙂 I have honestly never tried preparing them that way, but I think it should work just fine 🙂
Dawn says
September 21, 2015 at 11:09 pmThank you! I’ll let you know how they turn out.
Cindy says
October 4, 2015 at 5:54 pmThese wings are the best I’ve ever had or made. Thank you for this wonderful recipe!
I made them for a party and they were devoured in minutes.
bakerbynature says
October 11, 2015 at 3:35 pmThat is so awesome, Cindy! Thank you for letting me know 🙂 I need to make a batch of these soon.
jenny says
November 4, 2015 at 2:03 pmI made these last night!!! I didn’t think I could do it, but they turned out phenomenal!! We will make them again! Broiling them at the end really does the trick!
bakerbynature says
November 5, 2015 at 4:03 amYay! Go Jenny 🙂 So happy you went through with the recipe and enjoyed it!!!
Amanda B. says
December 3, 2015 at 10:45 amThanks for the great recipe! I made these last night and we all loved them! Super yummy 🙂
Heather @ The Spicy Apron says
December 28, 2015 at 9:50 pmHey Ashley! I have always shied away from making wings because my hubby is a wing FANATIC and I wasn’t sure I could do them justice. You gave me the inspiration to try them!! I’ve now made two iterations of your wings and they were perfect! Thanks for posting this and giving me the courage to try them! Will definitely be making them again… 🙂
bakerbynature says
December 28, 2015 at 10:29 pmHeather! This comment just made my night 🙂 Thank you so much for making this recipe and letting me know how much you and your hubby are enjoying it. Happy New Year!
Kami says
January 24, 2016 at 12:16 amWow!! I’d never made wings before, but I certainly will be more often from here out! These were delicious! I did adapt the recipe slightly to make it more paleo-friendly (swap cornstarch for arrowroot powder and soy for liquid aminos). Thanks for sharing!
Sneha says
February 7, 2016 at 8:36 amHi Ashley, I made this recipe today and it tasted awesome, my family enjoyed it thoroughly. I would like to share my twist: instead of honey, I used sugar as my mother suggested to not heat honey as it tends to disintegrate. I also baked onions with the chicken. This was the first time I baked chicken.. Will definitely make this again! Thanks a lot for sharing 🙂
bakerbynature says
February 8, 2016 at 4:08 pmLove your twist, Sneha! Thanks for letting me know how much you as your family enjoyed this recipe 🙂
Cindy says
February 7, 2016 at 8:17 pmMaking these for the second time tonight (super bowl Sunday). We LOVE them! Best wings ever and from our own home. Nothing will compare when we dine out. Daughter & husband snobby NYC eaters also tried the recipe and love them.
I shared on Facebook last time I made them. Will try to do Instagram tonight. Thank you so much for a great recipe!
bakerbynature says
February 8, 2016 at 4:02 pmCindy, this comment made my day! I lived in Manhattan for 6 years, so I totally know what you mean when you say “snobby NYC eaters” haha 🙂 Thank you for letting me know how much you and your family enjoy this recipe.
Darlene says
February 8, 2016 at 3:10 pmI made these, along with another wing recipe, for Super Bowl Sunday. The only thing I did differently was to boil the wings first for 15 minutes in a mix of water, vinegar, salt, and herbs. This allowed me to cut the baking time down to 20 minutes. These wings were everyone’s favorite! Spicy, sweet, crispy, and so tender. Thank you for a great recipe!
bakerbynature says
February 8, 2016 at 3:54 pmYou’re very welcome, Darlene! So happy you enjoyed this recipe on Super Bowl Sunday 🙂
Hayley says
February 26, 2016 at 3:23 pmOh Mah Gawd. These were so absolutely delicious!!!! Crispy and sticky. Perfectly spicy and perfectly sweet with a whole lot of savory. My 2 and 3 year old left nothing but bone. I loved this recipe so much that I hand wrote it in my recipe book. These will definitely be a monthly staple in the Elkins home. I did, however substitute honey with brown sugar, and they came out superb. Thanks so much for this recipe!
bakerbynature says
March 4, 2016 at 11:53 amSo happy to hear it, Hayley! I love these wings too, so it makes my day hearing how much you – and your toddlers – enjoyed them 🙂 I will have to try it with honey soon.
Kim says
March 19, 2016 at 11:36 pmMade these for a party. They were delicious. My husband usually doesn’t care for wings but really loved these.
Lakisha says
March 22, 2016 at 10:01 pmI AM MAKING THESE NOW AS I’M TYPING. THEY LOOK SO YUMMY. GONNA PAIR THEM WITH SEASONED POTATO WEDGES.
Roisin says
May 19, 2016 at 6:01 amGood lord I just made these and they were phenomenal. I used drumsticks. There are two left, for someone else’s dinner, and I am sitting here trying not to devour them. Going to make again ASAP with wings this time.
THANK YOU
bakerbynature says
May 19, 2016 at 2:52 pmYou’re very welcome!!! So happy you enjoyed them, Roisin 🙂
Stanley Tunnell says
June 8, 2016 at 3:08 amI made these and cooked them on a kamado grill. They were fantastic. Just enough spice for the whole family,although I made my batch hotter. Thanks for sharing recipe.AMAZING
Ted says
August 26, 2016 at 12:25 amI this and the sauce tasted great but it was really soupy. I kept adding more and more cornstarch but nothing happened. Any suggestions on how to solve this problem?
Pam says
February 5, 2017 at 9:45 pmCornstarch won’t thicken until the sauce comes to a boil
Neysa says
November 21, 2016 at 3:36 amI’ve made these for my huge family a few times now and they’re usually gone within 10mins. Everyone loves them and now when I rock up at a family function without them I get questioned. Haha
Thank you very much x
Judy Cosler says
December 14, 2016 at 4:15 pmare these to be served hot or room temp? want to take them to a function where I won’t have access to oven.
bakerbynature says
December 14, 2016 at 5:20 pmThey should be served warm 🙂
AngieB says
January 16, 2017 at 10:40 pmThis recipe is amazing! No matter how many wings I bake, they seem to evaporate into plain air. My hubby and kids love the combination of sweet, sour and spicy flavor. Thanks for sharing:)
Beverly says
March 7, 2017 at 12:03 amMy family really enjoyed the wings. Thanks for the recipe
Lorisa says
March 17, 2017 at 5:21 amMade these for dinner! Turned out awesome this recipe is delicious!
Nikki says
May 2, 2017 at 1:14 amI made these tonight and my son LOVED them. I will be making these again.
Brenda says
May 23, 2017 at 1:44 amFabulous! We ate them all. Sauce is awesome.This will become a stapleas in my kitchen. Thanks for a great recipe.
bakerbynature says
May 26, 2017 at 12:47 pmYay! So glad to hear it, Brenda 🙂
Eric says
May 29, 2017 at 2:30 pmI just made these wings last night for a group of friends and I received the comment, “That is the best wing sauce I’ve ever had”. Will be putting these in the regular rotation for grilling this summer. Thanks! Great recipe!.
Karen Miesse` says
June 19, 2017 at 5:20 pmHas anyone made these a day ahead of time? Heading to the lake and thought I could make them prior to going and maybe just heating up?
Kelli Schulte says
December 9, 2017 at 4:27 pmDid anyone reply to you, or did you try it?
I’m making a large batch for a party tonight. I was thinking of making these earlier today, refrigerate, and then take them out to cool down a little and do the final step of sauce and broil??
Gina Logan says
October 1, 2017 at 10:37 pmRecipe was great! I use boneless skinless chicken thighs, added for cloves of chopped garlic and some citrus Ponsou sauce. Sprinkle flaxseeds and cilantro instead of sesame seeds.
Kelli Schulte says
December 9, 2017 at 4:25 pmthese look great. I’m making a large batch for a party tonight. Do you think I can make these earlier today, refrigerate, and then take them out to cool down a little and do the final step of sauce and broil??
or should I do it all in one step??
bakerbynature says
December 10, 2017 at 1:51 pmHi Kelli. I think that should be fine!
Annette says
December 17, 2017 at 11:05 pmThese are a cinch to make and super delicious. Thanks for the recipe
Helen says
January 21, 2018 at 10:25 pmJust came across this recipe today and made these for a football snack! BEYOND delicious! My boyfriend was in heaven. Broiling really is a nice touch!!
Rachel says
February 4, 2018 at 2:43 amHello, I’m excited to make these wings! One question, I’m not real keen on sesame seed oil. Can I substitute?
Rachel says
February 4, 2018 at 2:47 amOh and can I boil the wings?
Jenn says
February 4, 2018 at 11:53 pmHi. Just made your wings for super bowl. Absolutely best wings we have ever eaten. Me and my husband have no words!!!
Bernadette says
February 5, 2018 at 12:03 amExceptional sauce!! Perfect blend of spices and heat. My husband says best wings ever! Thank you for this keeper!!
Brandi says
February 5, 2018 at 1:03 amThese are Fantastic!! My favorite wing recipe. I make them often. Sometimes I just do the first round of spice and don’t add the sauce. That’s great too. But i do love that sauce. Thanks for sharing!
Jen says
March 2, 2018 at 12:36 amThese were outstanding! I just made them for a second time. My husband and two sons are avid chicken wing eaters and this made them very happy. They thought these were just as good or better than the popular wing restaurants. Thank you!!
Liezl says
June 1, 2018 at 4:23 pmIt was amazing! Will definitely be making this again!
Melanie says
June 15, 2018 at 1:39 amThese were delicious! It’s sweet and a little spicy going in and a nice little kick at the end. Great flavor!
Lynne says
September 28, 2018 at 9:49 amThis recipe is a keeper! My husband, who is not a fan of wings, loved them. The sauce is addicting! Thanks
Jessica says
November 18, 2018 at 8:48 pmI absolutely loved this Recipe!! Delisss
bakerbynature says
November 19, 2018 at 1:51 pmYay! So happy they were a hit 🙂
Andi says
January 11, 2019 at 3:05 pmThank you so much for sharing this recipe of yours… my husband couldn’t stop raving about it . They were gone as soon as I served them. This will be in our rotation for sure
Joanne MILLER says
February 21, 2019 at 11:35 pmI made these wings for dinner this evening and we devoured them!!! My husband, son and I loved them and I will definitely be making them again!1 Thank you for an awesome recipe!!
Matt says
March 16, 2019 at 12:09 amCan you use this with drumsticks? If so, what would the cooking time be?
Molly says
April 10, 2019 at 3:53 pmMy family loves this recipe! We have a full day planned with guests coming up so I was hoping to make something they’d love but can just pop in the oven and have ready ahead of time. What are your thoughts on making the sauce a head of time and pouring over the raw chicken and letting it sit in the sauce for 24 hours?