Sticky Baked Chicken Wings

Sometimes a nice big plate of sticky wings is the single most satisfying thing you can eat. I really like to make these for snacks because my kids always have friends over and everyone gets really hungry after swimming. Also, if it’s a rainy day, they need something to keep them going while they’re inside hanging out watching sports! 

This is a nice, easy recipe because you make the sticky sauce and coat the wings in a big bowl. It’s much easier than trying to baste them while they’re cooking. The delicious sticky sauce is salty and sweet with a hint of heat and satisfies all the taste buds. 

The thing to remember about wings is that most people will eat twice as many as you expect. This is why it’s essential to plan to make a big batch. This recipe scales really easily, which makes it accessible for feeding a crowd. 

Wings are a crowd please for any occasion. Kids, adults, sports games, casual dinner parties, you name it. I can’t think of a time when I don’t serve them. The only time I’ll shy away is when a dinner part is really formal and people won’t be eating with their hands. 

Do yourselves a favor and enjoy this recipe for Sticky Wings this summer. Everyone is going to love them and you’ll become the most popular hangout on the block for sure! Enjoy! 

Sticky Baked Chicken Wings  

We love a good platter of wings in our house! This delicious recipe checks all the boxes of being easy to make and extremely popular with everyone who tries them! 

Ingredients 

For the wings: 

• 2 lbs chicken wings 

• 1 tbsp olive oil 

• 1 tsp salt 

• ½ tsp black pepper 

• 1 tsp garlic powder 

• 1 tsp onion powder  

• 1 tsp oregano  

• 1 tsp paprika 

For the sticky sauce: 

• 2 cups sweet chili sauce  

• 2 tbsp jalapenos chopped 

• 2 tbsp cilantro chopped 

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar  

• 2 tbsp soy sauce 

• Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional) 

Instructions 

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

2. Toss chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated. Place them in a single layer on the baking sheet. 

3. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden. Turn on the broiler and cook on high for 3 minutes on either side. 

4. While the wings bake, make the sauce by combining the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until thickened. 

5. Once the wings are done, toss them in the sticky sauce until well coated. 

6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving. Enjoy! 

Nikki Glekas is the owner of Nikki Glekas Events, a full-service catering and events company located in Stamford, CT.. To discuss further please contact team@nikkiglekascollective.com or call 203.658.8659.