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Crispy Honey Sriracha Butter Chicken Wings

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These crispy honey sriracha butter chicken wings are easy to make, perfect for game day, and deliver a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and buttery flavors with a crispy skin.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes (skin-on for best crispiness)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
  2. Pat 2 pounds of chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  3. Toss wings in a large bowl with 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet and arrange wings in a single layer with space between them.
  5. Bake wings for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through (around 20-22 minutes), until golden brown and crispy.
  6. While wings bake, melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave.
  7. Stir in 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons sriracha, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional), and 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice until smooth and combined.
  8. When wings are done baking, transfer to a large bowl and pour the warm honey sriracha butter sauce over them.
  9. Gently toss until each wing is coated evenly.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Pat wings dry before seasoning for best crispiness. Use baking powder (not baking soda) to dry out skin. Flip wings halfway through baking for even crispiness. Warm sauce gently to avoid separation. Toss wings in warm sauce for best coating. To re-crisp soggy wings, broil for 3-5 minutes watching closely. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan buttery spread. Adjust sriracha for preferred spice level.

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