Description

Looking for a bold and delicious easy recipe for your next party or weeknight treat? These Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings are crispy, sticky, and absolutely packed with flavor. Perfect as a quick appetizer, game day snack, or even a fun dinner idea, these wings combine honey sweetness with just the right amount of heat to please any crowd. They’re a top pick for easy dinner recipes, food ideas for sharing, or if you’re craving a homemade healthy snack that tastes like takeout!

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds chicken wings (split drumettes and wingettes)

½ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

⅓ cup honey

¼ cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 teaspoon chili flakes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels.

2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss the wings in this mixture until well coated.

3. Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the wings in batches for 8–10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

4. In a small saucepan, combine honey, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili flakes, minced garlic, and hot sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Toss the fried wings in a large bowl with the glaze until fully coated.

6. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions before serving.

Notes

For extra crispy wings, double fry them: fry once at a lower temp, rest, then fry again at 375°F.

You can bake the wings instead of frying for a lighter version.

Make the glaze ahead and store in the fridge for up to 2 days—just reheat gently before using.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approx. 5–6 wings per person
Calories: 380
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 90mg

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