🍗 Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings (Crispy & Glazed)
These wings are crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and tossed in a mouthwatering glaze of honey, brown sugar, and hot sauce. Ideal for game days, parties, or spicy cravings!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Wings:
- 2 lbs chicken wings (split)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Sweet & Spicy Glaze:
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup hot sauce (Sriracha/sweet chili/habanero — your call!)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Optional Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Wings:
Pat wings dry (very important!). Toss with salt, pepper, garlic powder & smoked paprika.
2. Bake for Crispiness:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Place wings on a wire rack over foil-lined baking sheet
- Bake 40–45 mins, flipping halfway
3. Make the Glaze:
Simmer honey, brown sugar, hot sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and cayenne until slightly thick.
4. Toss & Finish:
Once wings are crispy, toss them in the hot glaze. Optional: Bake an extra 5 minutes for stickier coating.
5. Garnish & Serve:
Top with sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, or green onions. Serve hot with ranch, blue cheese, or chilled drinks.
✅ Pro Tips
- Crispy Skin: Always pat the wings dry.
- Flavor Balance: More honey = sweeter. More hot sauce = bolder.
- Don’t overcrowd: Wings need space to crisp evenly.
- Add sauce after baking to keep wings crunchy.
🍴 Variations
- Asian Style: Add grated ginger + sesame oil to glaze
- Caribbean Kick: Add pineapple juice + jerk seasoning
- Keto-Friendly: Swap honey & sugar for monk fruit syrup or sugar-free alternatives
