Description
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings are ultra-crispy, double-fried wings coated in a sticky glaze made from honey, soy sauce, chili paste, and garlic. They’re the perfect balance of heat and sweetness—great for game day, parties, or a bold weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
2 pounds chicken wings (separated into flats and drumettes)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cornstarch
Oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil recommended)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons gochujang or chili garlic sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper, then toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry wings in batches for 8–10 minutes until light golden. Transfer to a wire rack.
3. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, gochujang, garlic, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Raise oil temperature to 375°F (190°C) and fry wings again for 3–5 minutes until deep golden and crispy. Drain excess oil.
5. Toss hot wings in the prepared sauce until fully coated.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.
Notes
For the crispiest texture, do not skip double-frying—this is the secret to restaurant-quality wings.
Always pat the wings completely dry before seasoning to avoid excess oil splatter and soggy coating.
The sauce thickens more as it cools—toss wings while it’s still warm for best coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Dinner
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings, fried wings, crispy wings, game day snacks