Spicy Sticky Chicken Wings (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Seasonings
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 pounds of chicken wings, cut into drumettes and flats
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
→ Sticky Sweet-Spicy Sauce
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½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra kick)
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1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
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¼ cup hot sauce you like best
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¼ cup pure honey
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
→ Toppings
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Chopped fresh cilantro
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Toasted sesame seeds
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Thinly sliced green onions
# Instructions:
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Pat the wings super dry using paper towels to make sure there’s no water left behind (dry skin is key for crispy results). Drop them into a big bowl, then coat evenly with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Got two great ways to cook here! Fried? Fill a pot with oil, heat to 375°F, and fry them batch by batch for about 8-10 minutes until golden and crunchy. Baked? Put the wings on a wire rack set on a foil-lined baking sheet, cook at 400°F for 40-45 minutes, and turn halfway through. Either way, you’ll get that amazing crispy texture!
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While the wings cook, mix honey, brown sugar, hot sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and cayenne (if heat is your thing) in a little pot. Warm it on medium heat, stirring here and there, and let it bubble and thicken for around 3-5 minutes.
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Take your crispy wings and toss them with the sticky sauce until they're covered nicely. Sprinkle on green onions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if you like, then serve hot.
# Notes:
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Getting the wings super dry is the secret to crispy skin.
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You can make the sauce ahead and warm it up when you need it.
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Raise or lower the heat by tweaking the cayenne and hot sauce amounts.