Juicy, crispy chicken wings coated in an addictive honey sriracha sauce that packs just the right amount of heat. Perfect for your game day appetizer spread!
We all know wings are a top-tier game day food, but this Honey Sriracha sauce makes them God-tier. I’ve eaten them non-stop every football season for the past decade, because they’re truly that good!
Sticky, sweet, tangy, and just the right amount of spicy – they’re basically, everything you could ever want in a wing! The combination of honey and sriracha gives you that perfect balance of sweet and heat, while the fresh lime juice adds a tangy kick that ties it all together.
I always prefer to deep fry my wings, but you can bake, air fry, or grill these and they will come out crispy, flavorful, and totally irresistible every time!
For similar sweet and spicy wings, try hot honey old bay. It’s a unique twist that really works and has a memorable flavor! I always recommend honey lemon pepper wings for people who don’t love spice.
Ingredients
- Chicken Wings – I use “party wings”, which gives you flats and drumettes (the way wings are most commonly served in the US). You can also use whole wings, if you would prefer.
- Seasoning – I recommend garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to season the chicken before frying.
- Honey – Use your favorite brand of honey. Substitute hot honey for a spicier sauce.
- Butter – I recommend unsalted butter.
- Sriracha – I like Huy Fong Sriracha for a mild sauce, or Weak Knees version for hot.
- Lime Juice – I highly recommend using fresh squeezed lime juice, as bottled has preservatives that alter the flavor. One medium or large lime should yield enough juice.
- Soy Sauce – I use Kikkoman because that’s usually in my pantry. Substituting dark soy sauce will give your sauce a deeper flavor.
- Oil – I prefer to use peanut oil when I’m deep frying, but canola oil is more budget-friendly and also works well. I use avocado oil if baking or air frying.
- Garnish (optional) – Sesame seeds and sliced green onions make great garnishes, but are totally optional.
How To Make
Regardless of which method you are using to cook the wings, you should first pat them thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This will help them crisp up nicely.
Then, coat both sides generously with seasonings and allow to rest for 15 minutes.
Deep Fry
- Heat oil to 375 F.
- Cook wings in batches for about 10 minutes.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 425 F.
- Toss seasoned wings with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Place them skin side up on a metal wire cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes.
Air Fry
- Toss seasoned wings with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Place in a single layer in your air fryer and cook at 400 F for 10 minutes. Flip wings, and cook another 7-10 minutes.
Grill
- Heat up your grill to 425 F.
- Toss seasoned wings with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Grill wings with the lid shut for 15-20 minutes, until they are 170F inside. Be sure to flip every 5 minutes to cook evenly.
To make the glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the Sriracha, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice. Boil about 3 minutes, until it has reduced and thickened.
Toss with wings, garnish as desired, and enjoy!
Tips
- Baking or air frying the wings? Try tossing them with a few teaspoons of baking powder. It gets them almost as crispy as frying!
- The glaze should coat the back of a spoon. If it’s too thin, cook it longer and reduce it more before tossing.
- If making in batches, keep cooked chicken wings warm in the oven at 200 F, uncovered. Covering will trap moisture and make the skin soggy.
I think these honey sriracha wings are one of the most perfect game day foods because they go so well with beer. I would recommend pairing them with an IPA or a nice amber ale.
If you want to serve them as entree, they would be great served with some crispy, homemade french fries. Or, my favorite, air fryer garlic bread.
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Honey Sriracha Wings
Ingredients
Wings
- 2 lbs Chicken Wings
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Oil For Deep Fryer
- Sesame Seeds, optional garnish
Glaze
- 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/4 Cup Honey
- 1/4 Cup Sriracha
- 2-3 Tablespoons Lime Juice, about 1 medium lime
- 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
Instructions
Wings
- Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel. In a large bowl, toss with the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Allow to rest for at least 10 minutes.
- Pour the oil up to minimum fill line in your deep fryer, or 2" in a large, deep skillet. Heat the oil up to 375ºF. (*See bake, grill, and air fry instructions in notes section below.)
- When the oil is preheated, carefully drop the chicken wings in. We want to fry them for about 10 minutes to give the skin the perfect crispiness.
Glaze
- While the wings are frying, make the glaze. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Sriracha, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes until it has thickened.
- When the wings are finished frying, place them in a large bowl and toss with the glaze. Garnish with the sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
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- Heat oil to 375 F.
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- Cook wings in batches for about 10 minutes.
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- Preheat oven to 425 F.
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- Toss seasoned wings with 1 tablespoon of oil.
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- Place them skin side up on a metal wire cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes.
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- Toss seasoned wings with 1 tablespoon of oil.
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- Place in a single layer in your air fryer and cook at 400 F for 10 minutes. Flip wings, and cook another 7-10 minutes.
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- Heat up your grill to 425 F.
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- Toss seasoned wings with 1 tablespoon of oil.
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- Grill wings with the lid shut for 15-20 minutes, until they are 170F inside. Be sure to flip every 5 minutes to cook evenly.
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