🔥 Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe (Crispy, Sweet & Spicy)

Looking for the ultimate Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings recipe? These wings are crispy, juicy, and coated in a mouthwatering glaze made with honey, sriracha, garlic, and soy sauce. Whether you’re hosting a game night, a casual dinner, or a party, these wings are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! 🍗🔥

🥢 Why You’ll Love These Spicy Chicken Wings

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside
Sweet, spicy, and savory glaze
Easy to bake or air fry
Perfect for appetizers, game day snacks, or weeknight dinners
Customizable heat level to match your spice tolerance

🍯 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Wings:

2 lbs (900g) chicken wings
1 tbsp baking powder (helps wings crisp up)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

For the Spicy Glaze:

1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup sriracha (adjust for spice level)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional but adds flavor)

🔪 How to Make Spicy Glazed Chicken Wings

1. Prep & Bake the Wings

Chicken wings neatly arranged in a single layer on a wire rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet. The oven is open in the background, ready for baking. Bright kitchen lighting, top-down view.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and place a wire rack on top.
Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, toss wings with baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Arrange wings in a single layer on the rack.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.

2. Make the Sweet & Spicy Glaze

Saucepan on the stove with butter melting and garlic, ginger, honey, sriracha, and soy sauce bubbling into a thick glaze. Overhead view with a wooden spoon stirring the mixture.

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in honey, sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

3. Glaze the Wings

Toss baked wings in the spicy glaze until fully coated.
Return wings to the oven for 5 minutes to caramelize the sauce.

4. Serve & Enjoy!

Finished spicy glazed chicken wings plated with sesame seeds and green onions on top. A small bowl of ranch dressing on the side with celery and carrot sticks. Overhead shot, styled for a food blog.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery or carrot sticks to cool things down.

🌟 Pro Tip: Air Fryer Option

Want extra crisp? Air fry the wings at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Then toss with the glaze and air fry for 3 more minutes for that perfect sticky finish.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

These spicy glazed wings are perfect on their own or served with:

Garlic fried rice or noodles
A crisp salad with sesame dressing
A cold beer or sparkling lemonade

📌 Tips for the Best Chicken Wings

Dry the wings thoroughly for maximum crispiness.
Don’t skip the baking powder – it’s the secret to that crunchy skin.
Adjust the sriracha and honey ratio based on your spice preference.
Make it ahead: The glaze can be made and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

A visual collage showing all steps of making spicy glazed chicken wings: prepping, seasoning, baking, making glaze, tossing, and serving. Clean layout with labeled sections, food photography style.

🔥 Try This Easy Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe Today!

If you’re craving the perfect balance of sweet heat and crispy texture, this spicy glazed chicken wings recipe is a must-try. Easy to make, big on flavor, and always a hit — they’ll be your new go-to wings for every occasion!

👉 Want to customize the spice level or make it keto-friendly? Leave a comment or message me — I’ll help you tweak the recipe to suit your taste!