My Sweet and Spicy Wings are finger licking good. These saucy wings have a bit of heat and a touch of sweetness that you are absolutely going to love. To be honest, I use this sauce on so many things. It is that good.
There are a few other game day treats that my family loves such as my buffalo chicken rolls and my grilled chicken wings recipes.
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Why this Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings Recipe is a Keeper
My recipe is wonderful because it’s quick, easy, and incredibly delicious! You will definitely want to add this one to your collection of go-to easy recipes.
- 35 Minutes: A quick and easy snack or appetizer. These hot wings with a hint of sweetness can not be missed.
- Easy Ingredients: All 4 ingredients can be found in pantry or fridge.
- Family Friendly: This recipe can be adjusted to make them palatable for everyone.
How Do I Make My Wings Crispy?
To make sure your wings are extra crispy, pat them dry with a paper towel before cooking. Taking this extra step will ensure that the wings keep that mouthwatering crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredient Notes for Sweet and Spicy Wings
All of the required ingredients are easy to find at the store, but you may even have some of them in your kitchen already.
- Wings: Use your favorite fresh or frozen wings. Be sure to let frozen wings thaw before using.
- Balsamic Vinegar: Balsamic will give your sweet-spicy sauce a delicious umami taste.
- Sriracha Sauce: Hot sauce or sriracha will bring the heat.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for a Great Day
Preparing steps ahead of time can help to save you time and kitchen space when it comes to making the recipe!
- Make the Sauce: The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for several days.
Special Equipment Needed
Sometimes you need a specific piece of equipment to make a recipe just right. In this case, all you need is a grill.
- Grill: You can either use a stovetop grill or the grill you keep outside.
Pro Tip for Crispy Game Day Wings
Baking powder magic: A little baking powder in your dry rub helps draw out moisture and promotes browning.
How to Make Spicy and Sweet Chicken Wings
This recipe comes together in just 3 quick and easy steps. These wings look so good, they will quickly become one of your favorite wing recipes!
These are the basic steps for making Sweet and Spicy Wings. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions. Please leave a rating and let me know if you try them, I love hearing from you.
1. Make the Sweet and Spicy Wings Sauce
In a medium sized bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, honey and sriracha. Whisk until combined and set aside.
2. Grill the Chicken Wings
Grill wings turning occasionally until done. The internal temperature should read 170℉ to 175℉ on a meat thermometer.
3. Coat the Wings in Wing Sauce
During the last 5 minutes of grilling, baste wings with sauce, flipping frequently. Remove from the grill and pour warm sauce over the wings one more time before immediately serving on a serving platter.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover BBQ Sauce Recipe
- Storing: Store this sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze this wing sauce in a freezer safe container for up to four months.
- Reheating: If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a small sauce pan and simmer lightly over a medium heat. Place sauce and cooked wings in a large bowl and toss to coat and serve.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy quick and perfect leftover sweet and spicy sauce for wings with Lil Smokies Pigs in a Blanket.
Variations and Substitutions for Grilled Chicken Wings
The best chicken wing sauce is so versatile! Try experimenting with flavors by including different ingredients to take it to the next level.
- Spices: Feel free to add garlic powder, ketchup, onion powder, BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder or soy sauce to your wings.
- Vegan: Replace the honey with maple syrup or brown sugar. Then use the sauce on cauliflower or your favorite meat alternative.
- Air Frying: These wings can also be cooked in the air fryer. Place aluminum foil in the bottom of the air fryer and pat the wings dry with a paper towel. Cook at 400℉ for 20 minutes and flip halfway through cooking.
Sriracha Wing Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
Serve this recipe with the Best Blue Cheese Dressing, Bacon Wrapped Tater Tots or Baked Cheese Dip.
Absolutely! Preheat the oven. To make any baked chicken wings recipe, place the chicken wings in a single layer on a baking sheet and place the pan into a preheated oven. Baked wings are just as good, if not better than fried wings. You can put them other the broiler to crispy them up. You can make in the slow cooker too.
Yes! To make these sweet and spicy wings a little spicier, add just a touch more hot sauce, chipotle, red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
Some of the benefits of grilling wings include a delicious smoky flavor, cooking in bigger quantities and achieving the desired crispness.
Expert Tips for Making this Spicy Wing Recipe
- Rest: Let wings rest for 1–2 minutes before tossing to help sauce stick.
- Toss: Toss in a large mixing bowl to coat evenly.
- Chicken: This sauce is fantastic on the whole chicken! Try it on chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
- Layered Heat: Use a mix of dry spice rub and spicy sauce for depth.
- Lower Sodium: To lower the sodium, use low sodium ingredients in place of regular.
Sweet and Spicy Wings
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Ingredients
- 12 Chicken wings
- ¼ cup Balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup Honey
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot sauce
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine balsamic vinegar, honey and sriracha.
- Whisk until combined and set aside.
- Grill wings turning occasionally until done. They should read 170℉ to 175℉ on a meat thermometer.
- During the last 5 minutes of grilling, baste wings with sauce, turning frequently.
- Remove from the grill and baste one more time before serving.
- Serve immediately.
Christina’s Notes
- Rest: Let wings rest for 1–2 minutes before tossing to help sauce stick.
- Toss: Toss in a large mixing bowl to coat evenly.
- Chicken: This sauce is fantastic on the whole chicken! Try it on chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
- Layered Heat: Use a mix of dry spice rub and spicy sauce for depth.
- Lower Sodium: To lower the sodium, use low sodium ingredients in place of regular.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.