Sweet Chili Wings

I live in Atlanta, the city of brunch and buffalo wings. Well, I don’t know how factual that statement is, but that’s what I say when people come to town to visit, lol! When I moved here from Chicago, I realized ATL had every wing flavor imaginable and some wing flavors I don’t want to ever think about. You can categorize these Sweet Chili Wings as a flavor you will think about and want to eat all the time because they taste incredible. Get ready for a flavor party in your mouth; you’ll taste sweet, sticky, tangy, and spicy all in one.

Recipe Inspo

I love buffalo wings, one of my favorite wing restaurants in college was Buffalo Wild Wings. Have you ever eaten at BDUBS? For a college student on a budget, it was EVERYTHING! I use to get the Spicy Garlic and Asian Zing wings, with an order of Potato Wedges with cheese. Bdubs Asian Zing Wings were the inspiration behind my immaculate Sweet Chili Wings. The flavor profiles are very similar, but my Sweet Chili Wings have a bit more spice.

What’s in the Sauce ?

The Sweet Chili Wing sauce is fantastic! You start with melting the butter on low heat. . Once the butter is melted, you add the brown sugar. Stir the butter and brown sugar mixture together until it thickens and gets smooth. Add the brown sugar and butter mixture to a bowl, and then add in the chili paste and soy sauce. Mix well and then done.

How do I cook the wings?

Prepare to cook your wings by making sure they are totally defrosted. Then pat them dry with a paper towel. Then add these seasonings, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Salt, Black Pepper, and Ground Ginger. You can make these wings 3 different ways; oven-baked, air fried, or pan-fried. Whatever cooking method you decide, you will have to add oil in some way. For oven-baked, add canola oil to your baking pan. If you choose to Air fry these Sweet Chili Wings, add oil to the wings. And lastly, if you want to pan-fry these wings, add cooking oil to a non-stick skillet, preferably a Cast Iron Skillet.

My favorite cooking technique for buffalo wings is frying. Add about 2-3 inches of cooking oil; I recommend Canola Oil. Allow the oil to get hot, and then gently add the wings to the skillet. Cook on both sides for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Once done, remove from skillet to a plate lined with a paper towel. The paper towel helps to drain the access oil off. Lastly, toss the wings in the sauce, and you are ready to eat.

Tips and Tricks

One tip I learned that helps me fry the perfect wing is piercing each side with a fork or small knife. Allow the wing to cook for 5 minutes on one side, flip it over and then pierce it. This method helps to ensure your wing cooks all the way through.

Try these wings with french fries, sweet potatoes fries, or roasted vegetables. For added flavor, dip them in ranch or blue cheese dressing.

You may also like this Korean BBQ Wing recipe, this Cilantro Lemon Pepper wing recipe, and this Taco Pizza Recipe as well.

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5 from 2 votes

Sweet Chili Wings

Author: Catherine William Cooking Method: Baking, Frying Cuisine: American Courses: Appetizer, Lunch & Dinn Din

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 25 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 35 mins

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

Chicken Wings

• 14 Wing Dings or Party Wings
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Sea Salt
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Onion Powder
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Ground Ginger
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Black Pepper
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Garlic Powder

Wing Sauce

• ¹⁄₄ cup Butter
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown Sugar
• ¹⁄₈ cup Chili Paste
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce

Instructions

1. Air Fryer or Fried: Move to step 2; Oven Baked: Preheat oven to 450 degrees

2. Pat the totally defrosted wings dry 

   

3. In a separate bowl add wings and seasonings. (Air Fryer: add canola oil at this step; Oven Baked: add oil to baking pan lined w aluminum foil; Fried: Add 2-3 inches of Canola oil to a medium-sized skillet. Heat oil on medium-high to 375 degrees F )

   

4. Massage seasoning into wings, make sure each wing is covered

5. Oven-Baked: Line wings on baking pan;  Air Fryer: Line wings in air fryer, leave a little space between each piece; Fried: Test oil with a pinch of water, if it sizzles, the oil is ready. Gently add wings to the hot oil, leave a little space between each piece.  

   

6. Oven-Baked: Pop in the oven for 40min, flip wings at 20min mark; Air Fryer: cook wings on 390 degrees for 25 minutes; Fried: Fry wings on each side for 6-7 minutes or until golden brown. Repeat until all wings are cooked. Once wings are done cooking add them to a plate lined with a paper towel. The paper towel will help drain off the access oil. 

   

Wing Sauce

1. While wings cook, prepare wing sauce.  On Low heat, melt butter in a small saucepot.   Once the butter is melted add the brown sugar and mix well.  The mixture is done once butter and brown sugar has turned into a paste. 

   

2. Remove brown sugar and butter mixture into a mixing bowl.  Add Chili Paste and Soy sauce and mix well.  

   

3. Toss sauce in wings and enjoy.