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Crispy Honey Sriracha Grilled Chicken Wings

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A quick and easy grilled chicken wings recipe featuring a perfect balance of sweet honey and spicy sriracha, resulting in crispy, sticky, and flavorful wings ideal for snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken wings, split at the joint and tips removed
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (aluminum-free recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw local honey preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash (about 15 minutes).
  2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness. In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Place wings on the grill in a single layer, skin-side down. Grill for about 10 minutes per side, flipping halfway, until skin is golden and crisp. Watch for flare-ups and move wings to cooler spots if needed.
  4. While wings grill, whisk together honey, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, and olive oil in a small bowl. Adjust heat and sweetness to taste.
  5. In the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush the glaze generously onto each wing. Turn often to build a sticky, caramelized coating without burning.
  6. Check that wings reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Use a meat thermometer or cut into a wing to ensure juices run clear.
  7. Transfer wings to a baking sheet or platter and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices.

Notes

Pat wings dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Use baking powder (not baking soda) to raise skin pH for extra crunch. Apply glaze in the last 5 minutes to avoid burning and soggy skin. Use two-zone grilling if possible to manage flare-ups. Rest wings after grilling for juiciness. Leftovers reheat best in oven or broiler to maintain crispness; avoid microwaving.

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