Sticky, sweet, and spicy in all the right ways, these Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings are the kind of snack that disappears fast. They’re baked until golden and crisp, then tossed in a bold glaze that hits with just enough heat to keep things interesting.

They hit that perfect balance between sweet and spicy. The honey caramelizes in the oven, giving the wings a rich depth of flavor, while the sriracha adds a slow-building heat that’s totally addictive. Plus, they’re baked, not fried so you get all the crispiness without the mess.

Helpful Tips

Pat the wings dry: Removing excess moisture helps them crisp up better in the oven.
Balance out the spice: You can balance out the spiciness of the sriracha by adding more honey to the sauce.
Toss in sauce just before serving: This keeps the wings crispy instead of soggy from sitting in the glaze.

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Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings

Sticky, sweet, and spicy in all the right ways, these Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings are the kind of snack that disappears fast.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 36

Total Time 46

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup sriracha
1/4 cup honey add extra for less heat
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 400° F(200° C).
Pat dry the chicken wings.
In the oven: Place the chicken wings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, or a silicon mat. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through cooking.
In the air fryer: Pour the chicken wings into the air fryer basket. Cook on 400° F (200° C) for 20 minutes.
While the wings are cooking, mix together the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Turn the oven on to broil. Place the top rack on the 2nd row, so it's not too close to the heating element.
Baste the tops of the wings with the honey sriracha sauce and broil the wings for 3 minutes, until a bit of char begins to form. Remove the sheet, flip the wings over, brush the sauce on the tops. Broil again for 3 minutes.
In the air fryer, baste the wings and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Turn and baste the other side, cook for 3 minutes.
Remove the wings from the oven or air fryer, toss with additional sauce as desired, and serve.