Baked Firecracker Chicken Wings Recipe
Baked Firecracker Chicken Wings are crispy, flavorful, and coated in a bold sweet and spicy glaze. Baked instead of fried, they develop a golden crunch with a rich, caramelized finish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 562kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken wings (wings & drumsticks)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil OR grape seed oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
For the Glaze
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 1 tsp buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 lime juiced
Garnish
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/8 tsp red chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack over the top, and spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, toss the chicken wings with melted butter, vegetable oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Arrange the seasoned chicken on the prepared wire rack and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until crispy.
- While the wings are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and cook until lightly golden brown, about 1 minute. Stir in honey, Sriracha, buffalo sauce, soy sauce, and lime juice. Let the mixture simmer until it thickens, approximately 2 minutes.
- Remove the wings from the oven and transfer them to a plate. Brush the wings with the prepared glaze. Replace the foil on the baking sheet with parchment paper, place the glazed wings on the parchment, and broil for about 4 minutes, or until crisp and crusted. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and red chili flakes.
Notes
-You can use this recipe with skin-on chicken thighs, adjusting the baking time as needed. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit (75 degrees Celsius) for safe cooking.
To STORE leftover Firecracker Chicken, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-5 days. For longer storage, arrange the cooled wings on a baking sheet and FREEZE until solid before transferring to a freezer-safe bag; they can be frozen for up to 6 months.
To REHEAT, thaw frozen wings in the refrigerator overnight if applicable, then bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) for 10-15 minutes, or until warmed through and crispy.
Nutrition
Serving: 4serving | Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 1071mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 969IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
