Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (14 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

264
calories
16g
fat
12g
carbohydrates
18g
protein
112mg
cholesterol
534mg
sodium
Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

Recipe Description

These are the ultimate Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings in baked wings. Perfectly seasoned, baked in the oven until crisp, and then smothered in a bright and spicy sauce, these sticky chicken wings are a crowd-pleasing appetizer and are perfect for a game-day weekend. A combination of spicy and smoky chipotle and warming ginger with sweet honey takes the sauce over the top. So finger-licking good!  

One of the great things about this sticky wing recipe is that it is so easy to make. Start by seasoning the chicken wings with salt and black pepper and baking them until crisp. While the chicken is cooking, make the sticky sauce. Combine the honey, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, butter, garlic, chipotle peppers, ginger, and a pinch of salt and black pepper in a saucepan. Simmer the sauce over low heat until thickened. Once the wings are done cooking, toss them with the sticky sauce until fully coated. Serve garnished with green onions, and enjoy! 

To make the Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

    Preheat the oven to 425 °F and spray a large-rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray.

  2. 2

    Prepare chicken wings

    2 min
    Step 2 - Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

    Place 3 pounds chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Bake

    45 min
    Step 3 - Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

    Bake for about 45 minutes until the chicken wings are cooked through and crisp.

  4. 4

    Make sticky wing sauce

    15 min
    Step 4 - Sweet and Spicy Sticky WingsStep 4 - Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

    Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine ½ cup honey, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup rice wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons butter, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 minced chipotle peppers, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, over low heat until thick and syrupy, about 15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Coat wings with sauce

    3 min
    Step 5 - Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

    Place the baked chicken wings in a large bowl and toss with the prepared sticky sauce to coat.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings

    Serve these sticky chicken wings garnished with green onions.

These Sweet and Spicy Sticky Wings will be a hit at your gathering! Crispy baked chicken wings smothered in a spicy, smoky, sweet, and tangy homemade sauce. Easy to make and so delicious. Give this recipe a go and don’t forget to come back to leave a review!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Oliver
April 3, 2025
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I made these wings for my friends during the game. They were so easy to make and turned out amazing! The sweet and spicy combo made them a hit. Definetly going to make them again.

Kathy Johnson
March 22, 2025
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Loved these wings! So easy, made them for game night and they disappeared. Yum!

Vic
January 3, 2025
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Delicious

Xena Roberts
October 24, 2024
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Delicious!

James Smith
December 16, 2023
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Delicious!

Charlie
December 12, 2023
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These wings were amazin! Made 'em for the footy with the fam, and they couldn't get enough. So simple, yet so tasty!

Bella
November 28, 2023
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These wings are amazing! We had them for game night, and they disappeared in minutes! My kids couldn't get enough of the sweet and spicy flavor. I will definitly be making them again soon! So delicious!

Veronica Roberts
November 22, 2023
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So simple, delightful flavors.

John Smith
June 21, 2023
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These wings turned out great! Made them for game night, and everyone loved the sweet and spicy flavor.

Mark
May 3, 2023
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Amazing

Hannah Blake
March 30, 2023
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Wings turned out awesome!

Annie
March 25, 2023
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I made these wings for the footie match last week and wow, they disappeared in mins. My kids loved the sweet and spicy combo, even my picky eater! Can't wait to whip them up again for the next game.

Nora Williams
February 11, 2023
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Delicious sticky wings

Athina
December 12, 2022
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This is by far one of the best ways of preparing chicken wings. Thanks for sharing!

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