Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings
Super easy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings, the perfect Paleo game day appetizer for football season! They’re the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, so they’ll be a crowd pleaser. Best of all, you can make these wings in the oven, air fryer, or on the grill!
Why We Love It
When football season rolls around, all I can think about is the snacks! I love to come up with fun and healthy recipes everybody can enjoy.
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Today I’m crushing on these Paleo chicken wings. With just the right combination of sweet and spicy flavors, they’re probably one of my favorite football snacks of all time. And you wouldn’t believe how easy they are to make!
Recipe Ingredients
- Chicken Wingettes
- Salt, Pepper & Garlic Powder
- Honey – I use Comvita but any 100% honey will work great!
- Sesame Oil
- Sriracha (Look for a Paleo-compliant one like YellowBird)
- Ginger
- Coconut Aminos
- Sesame Seeds
Note: I like to garnish the wings with slices of lime, cilantro, and green onion, but those are all optional!
Instructions
You have three options when you make these Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings. You can cook these wings in the air fryer, oven, or grill, and there isn’t one method that’s better or worse than the others. It’s really just a preference thing.
Important: Before serving, always use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C), per USDA.
Grill Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, about 350°F.
- Mix the seasonings together, then toss the wings with the seasonings mixture to coat them evenly. Whisk together the sauce ingredients and set it aside.
- Lightly brush the grill with oil and place the wings on the heated grill. Allow the wings to cook for about 20 minutes, flipping occasionally to avoid scorching or burning.
- Take the wings off the grill and put them into a large bowl. Don’t turn your grill off. Pour the sauce on top and toss to coat. Lightly brush a little oil on the grill again if it’s needed, then return the wings to the hot grill. Cook for about 2-3 more minutes per side or until the skins crisp nicely but don’t burn.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Meanwhile, mix the seasonings together. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the seasonings mixture to coat them evenly.
- Lay the chicken on a lined baking sheet, with a little space between each wing. Bake for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway.
- Dip or brush each wing with the sauce, then return them to the oven and cook for another 5 minutes. You can finish them by broiling for 1-2 minutes to get a little more caramelization, if needed.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer. Spray the interior basket with oil (avocado or olive works best in my opinion!).
- Mix the seasonings together and toss with the chicken wings to coat them. Add the wings to the air fryer, leaving a little room between each wing. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer!! Cook for 28-30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Take the wings out (don’t turn the air fryer off), and gently toss them in a bowl with the honey sriracha sauce to coat them.
- Add the wings back to the air fryer and cook for another 6-8 minutes, just until they’re crispy and caramelizing. Watch closely toward the end of the cook time to make sure they don’t burn.
More Game Day Appetizer Recipes
- Big Mac Potato Skins
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Aioli
- Buffalo Chicken Nachos
- BBQ Chicken & Ranch Sliders
- Chipotle Corn Salsa
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Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings (Air Fryer, Oven & Grill Instructions)
Equipment
Ingredients
Wings
- 1.5 – 2 lb chicken wingettes
- ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoons pepper
- ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
Honey Sriracha Sauce
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoons Sriracha or more, depending on your taste
- 1 Tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
- ½ teaspoons Grated fresh ginger optional
- 1 teaspoons Sesame seeds
- Salt & pepper to taste
Toppings
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1 teaspoons Sesame seeds
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 teaspoons fresh cilantro
Instructions
Make the Honey Sriracha Sauce
- Whisk together all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
Grill Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium heat, about 350°F.
- Mix the salt, pepper and garlic powder together. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the seasonings mixture to coat them evenly. Whisk together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
- Lightly brush the grill with oil and place the wings on the heated grill. Allow to cook for about 20 minutes, flipping occasionally to avoid scorching or burning.
- Take the wings off the grill and put them into a large bowl. Don’t turn your grill off. Pour the sauce on top and toss to coat. Lightly brush oil on the grill again if needed, then return the wings to the hot grill. Cook for about 2-3 more minutes per side or until the skins crisp nicely but don’t burn.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Mix the salt, pepper and garlic powder together. In a large bowl, toss the wings with the seasonings mixture to coat them evenly.
- Lay the chicken on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, turning halfway.
- Dip or brush each wing with the sauce, then return them to the oven and cook for another 5 minutes. You can finish them by broiling for 1-2 minutes to get a little more caramelization, if needed.
Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Spray the interior basket with oil (avocado or olive).
- Mix the seasonings together and toss with the chicken to coat them evenly. Use tongs to add the wings to the air fryer, leaving a little space between each one, and cook for 28-30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
- Take the wings out (don't turn the air fryer off), and gently toss in a bowl with the honey sriracha sauce to coat them.
- Add the wings back to the air fryer and cook for another 6-8 minutes until crispy. Watch closely toward the end of the cook time to make sure they don't burn.
Serve
- Sprinkle the wings with sesame seeds, sliced green onion and cilantro leaves. Slice a lime into wedges and serve.
Notes
- Always check that the internal temperature of chicken has reached 165°F (74°C), per USDA.
