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Firecracker Chicken Wings at 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!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Party Food
Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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!

Notes

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Baking Cooling Rack
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Pyrex Bowls Set of 4
Pyrex Bowl Set of 4
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