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Thai chili chicken wings baked crispy and coated in sweet spicy glaze.

Sweet & Sticky Thai Chili Chicken Wings

Crispy baked chicken wings coated in a sweet, sticky Thai chili garlic glaze with the perfect balance of heat and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Thai-Inspried
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wings:
  • 2 lbs chicken wings
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional garnish: green onions sesame seeds, lime wedges, cilantro
Sauce:
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger fresh or paste
  • 1 tbsp sriracha optional for heat

Equipment

  • Baking sheet + rack Important for crispiness
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sauce pan
  • Tongs

Method
 

Prep:
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F
  2. Pat wings VERY dry (this is key for crispy skin)
  3. Toss wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper
  4. Line baking sheet with rack if possible
Instructions:
  1. Arrange wings evenly on rack or baking sheet (don’t overcrowd)
  2. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip
  3. Bake another 20 minutes until crispy and golden
Make the Sauce:
  1. In a small saucepan, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sriracha
  2. Simmer over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy
Finish:
  1. Toss hot wings in the sauce until fully coated
  2. Return wings to oven for 5 minutes (this sets the glaze)
  3. Remove and let rest 2–3 minutes

Notes

  • Don’t skip drying the wings — that’s the crisp secret
  • Baking powder ≠ baking soda (important)
  • Want extra crispy? Broil 2–3 minutes at the end
  • Adjust heat with more or less sriracha