Honey Sriracha Wings (VIDEO)
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These Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings are double fried to crispy perfection and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce that you won’t be able to get enough of!
Watch the Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings Recipe Video Below!
A Note from CJ
I love these Honey Sriracha Wings!
If you know me, you know I LOVE chicken wings – I came up with this recipe because I love the sweet and spicy flavors of Honey Sriracha! The wings are marinated and double fried, so you know they’ll be juicy, tender, and SO crispy!
If you love wings as much as I do, try my Air Fryer Chicken Wings, Baked Chicken Wings, Chinese Salt and Pepper Wings, Lemon Pepper Wings, Korean Soy Garlic Wings, Grilled Wings, or Buffalo Wings (or Air Fryer Buffalo Wings)!
Ingredient Tips
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients and measurements!
- chicken wings – use drums, flats, or a combination of the two. If using frozen wings, make sure they are defrosted before marinating.
- all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder – I use these three for a perfect balance of crispy, crunchy, and golden brown. Flour is the base, cornstarch helps prevent gluten development, and baking powder helps creates tiny air bubbles and also dries out the skin, which makes it extra crispy!
- grated garlic and ginger – I recommend grating (over mincing) because the garlic and ginger becomes paste-like and infuses the wings and marinade with so much flavor! It’s also better for frying.
- honey and sriracha – this is for the sauce. If you are sensitive to spice, halve the amount of sriracha.
How to Make Honey Sriracha Wings
Marinate and Dredge the Chicken Wings – Marinate the chicken wings with salt, white pepper, grated garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, for at least 1 hour or up to overnight for maximum flavor. In a large bowl, combine the seasoning mix and add a splash of leftover marinade or water, rubbing it in with your hands to form craggily bits that help create an ultra-crispy coating. Dredge the wings thoroughly in the seasoning mix, pressing firmly so the coating sticks, then let them rest for 15 minutes while you heat the oil.
Fry the Wings and Toss in The Sauce – Fry the wings at 350°F for 5–7 minutes, transfer to a wire rack, then allow the oil to return to temperature before double-frying for an additional 2–3 minutes until extra crispy. In a saucepan, sauté grated garlic in neutral oil for 15 seconds, then add the Honey Sriracha Sauce ingredients and simmer for 4–5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry until the sauce thickens, then toss the hot wings in the glossy, sticky honey-sriracha glaze and serve immediately.
PRO TIPS
CJ’s Recipe & Storage Tips
Rest after Dredging – Letting the chicken wings rest after dredging allows for the batter to adhere better to the chicken, which will help the wings fry more evenly and crispy.
Monitor the Oil Temperature – I highly recommend you use a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature. If you see the temperature dropping below 325F, fry the chicken wings in batches. Frying at a low temperature will result in soggy and oily wings.
Strain Excess Batter Pieces Before Second Fry – If excess batter pieces are floating in the oil, strain them out with a strainer to prevent them from burning during the 2nd fry.
Storage and Reheating – Any leftover Honey Sriracha Wings can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. My preferred method to reheat is in the air fryer! Air fry them at 350°F for 6-8 minutes until warmed through and crispy. You can also reheat them in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
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Honey Sriracha Wings (VIDEO)
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into drums and flats
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Seasoning Mix
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tbsp white pepper
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
Oil
- 2 quarts neutral oil, for frying
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup sriracha
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
Cornstarch Slurry
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp water
Instructions
- Marinate chicken wings in a bowl with salt, white pepper, grated garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil for 1 hour or up to overnight for best results.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients in the Seasoning Mix. Add a little bit of the leftover liquid marinade or water and rub them into the batter with your hands to create additional craggily bits.
- Dredge the marinated chicken wings in the Seasoning Mix and press the coating in well with your hands to stick to the chicken. Place on a tray and let rest for 15 minutes while you heat up the oil.
- In a heavy bottomed pot, heat frying oil to 350F over medium high and fry for 5-7 minutes and remove to a wire rack lined tray. Allow the oil to come back up to temperature, then double fry them for another 2-3 minutes.
- Mix together the ingredients for the cornstarch slurry and the Honey Sriracha Sauce ingredients and set them aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tbsp of neutral oil and fry the grated garlic for 15 seconds. Then add the remaining Honey Sriracha Sauce ingredients and mix together. Simmer over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the sauce has combined. Slowly add the cornstarch slurry then continue mixing until the sauce has thickened. Coat the wings in the sauce and enjoy!
Video
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings recipe was originally published in May 2022, and updated in December 2025.
Amazing wing sauce. I grilled the wings so didn’t do the seasoning mix but this marinade/sauce combo was top notch! Not too spicy, perfect consistency. Will 100% use again!
That’s such a compliment, thank you Kelsey!
Great sweet and spicy balance!
A taste sensation!
i like the way you present your recipes, and it was easy to make fallowing Your
instructions, delicious ,very delicious!!