Sweet and Spicy Hot Wings

Get ready to elevate your wing game with these irresistible Sweet and Spicy Hot Wings! Perfectly crispy and golden-fried to perfection, these chicken wings are coated in a bold, lip-smacking sauce that balances the fiery kick of hot sauce with the natural sweetness of honey and brown sugar. A touch of soy sauce and red pepper flakes adds a savory depth and extra heat, while the buttery glaze ensures every bite is rich, juicy, and indulgent. Garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for a pop of color and texture, these wings are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game days, parties, or even a simple weeknight indulgence. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is delicious—serve them hot with your favorite dips and watch them disappear! Keywords: sweet and spicy wings, crispy chicken wings, homemade wing sauce, game day recipes, fried chicken wings.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 4 cups Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
• 1 cup Honey
• 4 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 stalks Green onion (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to remove moisture, ensuring a crispier texture when fried.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss the wings with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the wings and mix until evenly coated.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 375°F (190°C). Work in batches, frying the chicken wings for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the cooked wings to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan, combine the hot sauce, honey, butter, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Place over medium heat and stir until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Place the cooked wings in a large mixing bowl. Pour the sweet and spicy sauce over the wings and toss until evenly coated.

Step 6

Transfer the wings to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2438.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11160.0

Total Fat 1070.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 189.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 590.2g
Cholesterol 1147.6mg	0%
Sodium 16062.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 293.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.0g	0%
Total Sugars 215.6g
Protein 182.6g	0%

Vitamin D 81.5IU	0%
Calcium 373.3mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2049.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.5%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 10.2%