Honey Sriracha Buffalo Chicken Wings (Crispy Baked!)
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Honey Sriracha Buffalo Chicken Wings (Crispy Baked!)
Description
The recipe uses baking powder and cornstarch in the dry seasoning mix to dry out the chicken skin during baking, which creates a crispy texture without deep frying. After thoroughly drying the wings, they are baked at a high temperature on a foil-lined, greased baking sheet until golden and crisp.
The sauce combines butter, pure honey, sriracha, tamari sauce, and fresh lime juice to provide sweetness, heat, umami, and acidity. This combination is melted and stirred together on the stove before being poured over the hot wings and tossed to coat evenly just before serving. The fresh parsley or chives garnish adds a touch of color and freshness.
These wings serve well as a snack, appetizer, or party dish and are best enjoyed immediately to preserve their crispiness. The sauce can be adjusted in sweetness or heat by varying the honey and sriracha amounts.
Using tamari sauce provides a gluten-free soy flavor base that adds depth to the sauce. Take care to dry the wings thoroughly before coating so they crisp properly during baking.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken wings split, no tips
- 1 TB garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper fresh ground
- 1 tsp kosher salt coarse
- 1 TB baking powder
- 1 TB cornstarch
For the Sauce:
- 5 TB butter
- ½ cup honey pure
- ¼ cup sriracha use less if you want it mild
- 1 TB tamari sauce
- 2 tsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- parsley optional garnish, freshly chopped, or chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F, with rack on upper middle position. Line a large baking sheet with foil and generously grease the foil. Very thoroughly chicken wings with paper towels; take the time to dry each piece well, so that all excess moisture is removed.
- In a large Ziploc bag, combine garlic powder, pepper, salt, baking powder, and corn starch. Mix well. Add chicken wings, gently shaking to coat thoroughly.
- Place wings in single layer on foil lined baking sheet. Bake 45-50 minutes or until browned and crisp.
- While chicken is baking, make the sauce. In a small pot, melt butter. Add rest of sauce ingredients, constantly stirring, until mixture starts to bubble. Immediately remove from heat and set aside.
- Transfer baked wings to a large serving platter.
- When ready to serve, pour as much sauce as desired over wings, tossing to coat well. If desired, save some sauce for serving alongside of wings. Serve immediately while chicken is crispy.
Notes
- Sriracha offers a richer, thicker hot sauce flavor compared to other options like Frank's.
- Honey contributes a thick syrupy texture and natural sweetness to the sauce; adjust amount for less sweetness if preferred.
- Tamari sauce is a gluten-free soy sauce alternative that adds depth without gluten.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8appetizer servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 598mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 366IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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