Description
Get ready to turn up the flavor with these irresistible sweet chili wings. Sticky-sweet, slightly spicy, and super crispy — perfect for game day, dinner, or a snack attack.
Ingredients
2 pounds of chicken wings (split at the joint, tips removed)
1 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
Salt and cracked pepper to taste
Optional: chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F or set your air fryer to 380°F.
2. Pat wings dry thoroughly using paper towels for optimal crispiness.
3. Season wings with salt, pepper, and a dash of garlic powder.
4. Bake (or air fry) wings until golden and crisp, flipping halfway. For frying, ensure you’re using a high-performance oil thermometer for food-safe frying at 350-375°F.
5. In a saucepan, combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and lime. Simmer until thickened, add cornstarch slurry if needed.
6. Toss hot wings in sauce or brush generously.
7. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Let wings rest for five minutes after saucing to allow the glaze to set.
Freeze raw or par-baked wings for quick prep later.
Reheat in air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness — avoid microwaving.
Serve with jasmine rice, slaw, or grilled pineapple skewers for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked / Air Fried / Fried
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 wings
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sweet chili wings, chicken wings, game day snacks