Description
Spicy chicken wings with bang bang sauce deliver a flavor explosion that ignites taste buds. Crispy, tangy, and irresistibly zesty wings will become your new go-to party appetizer or game day sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) chicken wings
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (120 grams) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sweet chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven, heating it to 400°F for optimal wing crispiness.
- Create a seasoning blend by thoroughly coating chicken wings with cornstarch, ensuring even distribution of salt and pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned wings on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spreading them out for maximum air circulation.
- Roast the wings for 45-50 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to promote uniform browning and ensure complete cooking.
- While wings are baking, craft the signature Bang Bang Sauce by combining mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, and fresh lime juice in a mixing bowl.
- Remove wings from the oven and immediately transfer to the sauce, gently tossing to achieve a complete and glossy coating.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling finely chopped green onions over the sauced wings, adding a fresh, vibrant garnish.
- Serve immediately while wings are hot and sauce is glistening, ensuring maximum flavor and texture enjoyment.
Notes
- Cornstarch creates an extra crispy exterior by drawing out moisture and helping the wings brown beautifully.
- Use a wire rack on the baking sheet to allow hot air circulation, ensuring even crispiness and preventing soggy bottoms.
- Adjust sriracha levels to control heat intensity, making the dish mild or spicy based on personal preference.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular cornstarch with potato starch and use gluten-free mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 468 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg