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Appetizer

Sweet and Crispy Honey Wings

Crispy golden fried chicken wings coated in a delicious sweet, spicy, and tangy honey BBQ sauce made with hot sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, and spices. Perfect as a party snack, appetizer, or flavorful meal.

Preparation
30-40 minutes
Cooking
20-20 minutes
Total
50-60 minutes
Servings
3-4
Sweet and crispy honey chicken wings coated in a rich caramelized honey glaze, topped with sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions, served on an ivory ceramic platter.

Ingredients

CHICKEN WINGS

  • chicken wings — 750 g (skin-on)
  • red chilli powder — 1 tsp (or to taste)
  • salt — 1 tsp (or to taste)
  • paprika powder — 1 tsp
  • ginger-garlic paste — ½ tbsp

CRISPY COATING

  • all-purpose flour — 1½ cups
  • red chilli powder — 1 tsp
  • salt — ½ tsp
  • Cooking oil (for deep frying)

SWEET & SPICY HONEY SAUCE

  • hot sauce — 5 tbsp
  • tomato ketchup — 4 tbsp
  • brown sugar — 2 tbsp
  • honey — 2 tbsp
  • salt — ¼ tsp (or to taste)
  • paprika powder — 1 tsp
  • crushed red chilli — 1 tsp
  • soy sauce — 2 tbsp
  • ½ tbsp vinegar — 1

GARNISHED

  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onion

Directions

  1. Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

    Add the chicken wings, red chilli powder, salt, paprika powder, and ginger-garlic paste to a mixing bowl. Mix well until the wings are evenly coated. Cover and marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. Step 2: Prepare the Crispy Coating

    In a separate dish, combine the all-purpose flour, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well. Coat each marinated chicken wing thoroughly with the flour mixture.

  3. Step 3: Fry the Chicken Wings

    Heat cooking oil in a wok or deep frying pan. Deep-fry the wings over medium-low heat until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain excess oil.

  4. Step 4: Prepare the Honey BBQ Sauce

    Add the hot sauce, tomato ketchup, brown sugar, honey, salt, paprika powder, crushed red chilli, soy sauce, and vinegar to a wok. Mix well and cook over low heat for 1–2 minutes, until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.

  5. Step 5: Toss and Serve

    Add the crispy fried chicken wings to the prepared sauce. Toss gently until all the wings are evenly coated. Cook for another minute and garnish with sesame seeds & Green Onion.Serve immediately while hot and crispy!

Tips for Extra Crispy Sweet and Spicy Honey Wings

  • Pat the chicken wings completely dry with paper towels before marinating to remove excess moisture and help achieve a crispy coating.
  • Marinate the chicken wings for at least 15 minutes to allow the ginger-garlic paste and spices to develop their flavor.
  • Mix the flour, red chilli powder, and salt thoroughly to create an evenly seasoned coating.
  • Coat each wing thoroughly with the seasoned flour, making sure all sides are covered, and shake off any excess flour.
  • For an extra crispy coating, let the flour-coated wings rest on a wire rack for 5–10 minutes before frying.
  • Fry the wings in small batches to avoid overcrowding the wok and lowering the oil temperature.
  • Maintain a steady frying temperature over medium to medium-low heat so the wings cook evenly without burning the flour coating.
  • Check that the thickest part of the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) before serving.
  • Cook the honey BBQ sauce over low heat until smooth and slightly thickened. Avoid overheating it because the honey and brown sugar can burn.
  • Adjust the honey, hot sauce, and crushed red chilli to achieve your preferred balance of sweetness and heat.
  • Toss the fried wings in the warm honey BBQ sauce just before serving to coat them evenly.
  • Don't leave the wings in the sauce too long, or the crispy flour coating will soften as it absorbs moisture.
  • Serve immediately while the wings are hot, crispy, and coated in the sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze.