Sweetie Pie and Cupcakes

Firecracker Chicken Wings Recipe

These Firecracker Chicken Wings are sweet and spicy. They are flavored with honey, soy sauce, Sriracha sauce, Buffalo Sauce, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper! You can bake them in the oven, on a wire rack to make them crisp, or on the BBQ grill. These chicken wings are perfect for parties, sports gatherings, or as a meal all by themselves!

CourseAppetizer, Main Dish, Party Food
CuisineSouthern

Servings	Prep Time
2people	10minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Servings	Prep Time
2people	10minutes

Cook Time

30minutes

Ingredients

1package Chicken wings or drumsticksIf you use large drumsticks, increase cooking time until chicken cooks to 165 degrees inside
4Tbsp ButterSalted on Unsalted, we use salted
1Tbsp Grapeseed or vegetable oil
1tsp Garlic Powder
1/2tsp Paprika
1/2tsp Salt
1/4tsp Black Pepper or Lemon PepperWe use Lemon Pepper
8Tbsp Butter for the glaze
1Tbsp All Purpose Flour for the glaze
1/4cup Honey for the glaze
1/4cup Sriracha Sauce
1tsp Buffalo Sauce
1/4tsp Red Hot Sauce
1Tbsp Soy Sauce
1 LimeJuiced
1Handful CilantroChopped
1tsp Sesame Seeds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Spray the rack with non-stick spray.
Melt 4 tbsp of butter. In a bowl, combine the 4 tbsp melted butter, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Toss the chicken into this rub. Place the chicken on the wire rack and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the glaze. In a saucepan heat the 8 tbsp butter. Once it’s melted, add the 1 tbsp flour and let it brown. Typically in the South, this is called a Roux. It’s often added to gumbo to give it flavor. Once it’s browned, stir in the 1/4 honey, 1/4 Sriracha, 1 tsp Buffalo Sauce, 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce, 1/4 tsp Red Hot Sauce and the juice of one lime. Simmer for a minute or two.
At the 15 minute mark with the chicken, take them out of the oven and set on stove top. Baste the chicken with the glaze. Turn the chicken onto the other side and baste. Place back in the oven. Bake another 5-10 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the oven. Set each piece on a plate. Remove the wire rack and foil. Throw the foil away and line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Set the chicken on the parchment paper. Baste the chicken again. Turn and baste the other side. Broil the chicken for about 5 minutes or until it starts to crisp on the outside.
Remove chicken from oven and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro. Cut lime wedges to use for added flavor. Serve warm with Ranch Dressing and ENJOY!

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