Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings

These Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings are a delicious combination of sweet and spicy with a hint of citrus. They make for the perfect appetizer to serve at any kind of party. With the Super Bowl coming up in just a couple of weeks there is no better time to make these. These are a crowd-pleaser, but make extra because everyone will be asking for more!

Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings

Almost every Sunday during football season we get together with family and friends. Especially when it’s an important game for the Patriots. We’re from New England and my husband is a huge Patriots fan. So I get very inspired to make all kinds of delicious game day foods. They’re so fun to make and eat!

These Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings are a delicious combination of sweet and spicy with a hint of citrus. They make for the perfect appetizer to serve at any kind of party. With the Super Bowl coming up in just a couple of weeks there is no better time to make these. These are a crowd-pleaser, but make extra because everyone will be asking for more!

Ingredients needed to make Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings:

• Chicken Wings– I like to use both drums and flats.
• Limes– Use fresh lime juice. Makes all the difference!
• Honey– Can substitute for maple syrup but honey is more of the flavor we are going for with these. 
• Sriracha– Adds a nice kick to these chicken wings. 
• Spices– Garlic powder and pink sea salt.
• Avocado Oil– Can substitute for olive oil or any oil with a high smoking point. 

Equipment needed to make Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings:

• Small Mixing Bowl– To mix sauce in. 
• Whisk– For whisking sauce. 
• Large Baking Sheet Pan– A 9×13 inch pan at least. 13×18 inch would be best. 
• Parchment Paper– For lining sheet pan to avoid chicken wings from sticking to sheet pan. 
• Cooling Rack– Allows wings to bake evenly.
• Pastry Brush– To spread sauce over chicken wings.

How to make Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings:

• Step 1– Preheat oven at 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper and a cooling rack.
• Step 2– Pat dry chicken wings and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with avocado oil making sure wings are well coated. Sprinkle with pink sea salt and black pepper to taste and tapioca flour. Give wings a good toss again making sure they are well coated. 
• Step 3– Line prepped chicken wings over cooling rack placed over baking sheet pan. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove chicken wings from the oven. Use tongs to flip wings over to the opposite side. Place wings back in the oven and bake for another 20 minutes. 
• Step 4– While chicken wings are baking, prep your sauce. In a small mixing bowl combine lime juice, honey, sriracha, avocado oil, garlic powder, and pink sea salt. Whisk together until well combined. 
• Step 5– Once wings are done baking on the opposite side, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour honey-lime sriracha sauce over wings and give them a good toss. 
• Step 6– Remove cooling rack from the baking sheet pan. Use tongs to line chicken wings over parchment paper on baking sheet pan. Use a pastry brush to brush the rest of sauce over each wing. Place back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes. For an extra crisp, broil wings on high for 2-3 minutes. 
• Step 7– Serve honey-lime chicken wings with blue cheese, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Line baking sheet pan with parchment paper- This will prevent wings from sticking to the pan and will make clean up much easier later.
2. Make sure to toss wings well each time- You want the wings to be well coated in oil and the sauce. This way they will cook evenly and every wing will be as flavorful.
3. Substitute for avocado oil- Use olive oil or coconut oil.

How to serve Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings:

I really like serving my Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings with ranch dressing or blue cheese. They are always a crowd pleaser when served with these side dressings. I also always serve them with a side of carrot and celery sticks for a nice garnish.

What to serve Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings with:

• Baked Sweet Potato Fries
• Garlic Parmesan Parsnip Fries
• Oven Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes (With Herbed Butter)
• Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Home Fries
• Corn On the Cob
• Grilled Summer Veggies
• Beet Potato Salad
• Classic Macaroni Salad (Gluten-Free)
• Cucumber Herb Salad

Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings FAQ’s:

Are Chicken Wings considered healthy?

Homemade chicken wings can be pretty healthy. It’s all about the oils, sauces and method of cooking you use. This will determine how healthy or unhealthy chicken wings can be. If you use healthy oils such as coconut and avocado, you will actually be adding healthy fats to your wings. If you make your own sauce with fresh and clean ingredients then your wings will be healthy. Baking them or air-frying them are also much better options to cook chicken wings rather than deep frying them.

Can I make Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings ahead of time?

Yes. You can either prep your sauce ahead of time and your wings. Once you are ready to bake, place your chicken wings on a baking sheet and pour sauce. You can also bake your chicken wings ahead of time. Then keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven once you are ready to serve. 

What are two types of chicken wings called?

Chicken wings have three segments; drums, flats and tips. To prepare your chicken wings you want to separate all three parts. Use the drums and flats to make your chicken wings. You can save your tips to make homemade chicken broth. If you prefer, you can also cook your chicken wings whole. 

​​How long will leftover Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings last?

You can keep Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings refrigerated for up to 2-3 days. Keep them in an airtight container to preserve freshness. 

Can I air fry the wings?

Yes. You can make your Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings in the air fryer. To make these chicken wings in the air fryer, coat them with coconut oil then toss them in sauce making sure they are well coated. Spread chicken wings in the air fryer basket leaving enough space between wings. You will most likely have to cook wings in batches. Set air fryer temperature to 400 degrees fahrenheit and air fry for 12 minutes. Flip wings over and air fry for another 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken wings from the air fryer and repeat until all wings have been cooked through. 

How to store and reheat Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings:

Place any leftover Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for up to 2-3 days. To reheat place back in the oven.

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Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings

These Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings are a delicious combination of sweet and spicy with a hint of citrus. They make for the perfect appetizer to serve at any kind of party. With the Super Bowl coming up in just a couple of weeks there is no better time to make these. These are a crowd-pleaser, but make extra because everyone will be asking for more!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 488 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

For Chicken Wings:

• 2.5-3 lbs Chicken Wings
• 1 tbsp avocado oil
• 2 tbsp tapioca flour
• pink sea salt and black pepper to taste

For Honey-Lime Sriracha Sauce:

• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/3 cup sriracha
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp pink sea salt
• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven at 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper and a cooling rack.

2. Pat dry chicken wings and place them in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with avocado oil making sure wings are well coated. Sprinkle with pink sea salt and black pepper to taste and tapioca flour. Give wings a good toss again making sure they are well coated.

3. Line prepped chicken wings over cooling rack placed over baking sheet pan. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove chicken wings from the oven. Use tongs to flip wings over to the opposite side. Place wings back in the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.

4. While chicken wings are baking, prep your sauce. In a small mixing bowl combine lime juice, honey, sriracha, avocado oil, garlic powder, and pink sea salt. Whisk together until well combined.

5. Once wings are done baking on the opposite side, transfer them to a large mixing bowl. Pour honey-lime sriracha sauce over wings and give them a good toss.

6. Remove cooling rack from the baking sheet pan. Use tongs to line chicken wings over parchment paper on baking sheet pan. Use a pastry brush to brush the rest of sauce over each wing. Place back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes. For an extra crisp, broil wings on high for 2-3 minutes.

7. Serve honey-lime chicken wings with blue cheese, ranch or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Line baking sheet pan with parchment paper- This will prevent wings from sticking to the pan and will make clean up much easier later. 
2. Make sure to toss wings well each time- You want the wings to be well coated in oil and the sauce. This way they will cook evenly and every wing will be as flavorful. 
3. Substitute for avocado oil- Use olive oil or coconut oil.

Nutrition Facts

Honey-Lime Sriracha Chicken Wings

Amount per Serving

Calories

488

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

32

g

49

%

Saturated Fat

 

8

g

50

%

Trans Fat

 

0.3

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

6

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

15

g

Cholesterol

 

118

mg

39

%

Sodium

 

933

mg

41

%

Potassium

 

306

mg

9

%

Carbohydrates

 

23

g

8

%

Fiber

 

0.2

g

1

%

Sugar

 

18

g

20

%

Protein

 

28

g

56

%

Vitamin A

 

265

IU

5

%

Vitamin C

 

21

mg

25

%

Calcium

 

24

mg

2

%

Iron

 

2

mg

11

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

*Post updated as of 3/31/2020

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