Best 8 Sweet N Spicy Chicken Wings Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes ignite the taste buds quite like sweet n spicy chicken wings. These tantalizing morsels offer a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, with a touch of heat that leaves you craving more. Whether you're hosting a game day party or simply seeking a delectable snack, mastering the art of cooking sweet n spicy chicken wings is a skill that will surely impress your friends and family. With endless variations and techniques to explore, this article aims to guide you through the process of creating the perfect sweet n spicy chicken wings, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of flavor.

Let's cook with our recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN WINGS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup Pace® Picante Sauce
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
12 chicken wings (tips removed) or 24 chicken drumettes

Steps:

  • Stir the picante sauce, honey and ginger in a large bowl.
  • Cut the wings in half at the joints to make 24 pieces. Toss the wings with the picante sauce mixture. Place them in a foil-lined shallow baking pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 55 minutes or until they're glazed and cooked through, turning and brushing often with the sauce during the last 30 minutes of baking time. Discard any remaining sauce.

SWEET & SPICY CHICKEN WINGS



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The meat literally falls off the bones of these wings! Spice lovers will get a kick out of the big sprinkling of red pepper flakes. -Sue Bayless, Prior Lake, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5h25m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds chicken wings
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
Ranch dressing and celery stalks, optional

Steps:

  • Cut wings into 3 sections; discard wing tip sections. Place chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken; stir until coated. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until chicken juices run clear. If desired, serve with ranch dressing and celery stalks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET 'N' SPICY WINGS



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"After a long futile search for the perfect wing recipe, I came up with these hot, sweet and spicy chicken wins. The blend of flavors has something for everyone. We love them during football season." -Brent Burns, Long Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds chicken wings
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon celery seed, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon each salt, paprika and cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Cut wings into three sections; discard wing tip sections. In a large saucepan, bring the butter, hot sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, 2 tablespoons celery seed and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half., Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and remaining celery seed. Add wings, a few at a time, and shake to coat., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry wings, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Place in a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET SPICY WINGS



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Sweet and spicy wings! You can make two batches of the sauce, use one as a marinade before grilling the chicken, and pour the second batch over the chicken after it is grilled. It is not mandatory to do it this way, just better!

Provided by Lisa I.

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
1 ½ cups Louisiana-style hot sauce
¾ cup butter
1 cup honey
1 pinch garlic salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the chicken 8 to 12 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. (You can deep fry or bake the chicken instead if you want to, but it is best when grilled.) Remove chicken to a large roasting pan.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the hot sauce, butter, honey, garlic salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Simmer about 10 minutes, until blended and heated through. Pour the sauce over the grilled chicken wings and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 896 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

SWEET N' SPICY CHICKEN WINGS



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We love to snack on chicken wings and this fruity version - using dried mango - is really good! Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs chicken wings, plump (make sure they're halved)
1 cup strong black tea (I left the tea bag in for 10 minutes)
4 ounces dried mango
1 1/2 ounces fresh ginger, peeled weight (a 2 inch knob, approximately)
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
4 tablespoons dark corn syrup
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup soya sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (if you like a lot of spice, add more)

Steps:

  • Rehydrate dried mango by placing the pieces in a small bowl with the hot tea and leave until tea has cooled completely.
  • Combine all marinade ingredients (including mango and tea) in a mini-processor and blend to make a fairly-smooth puree (it will not be completely smooth).
  • Put chicken wings in a large ziploc bag and add marinade. Seal bag and massage marinade into chiciken wings. Refrigerate wings 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F Empty chicken wings into a 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, turning over after 1 hour and basting with marinade.
  • Enjoy!

SWEET 'N SPICY CHICKEN WINGS



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Not too hot for the kids. Note: Can also be "baked" at 350 degrees fahrenheit in a foil-lined baking sheet about 45 minutes.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 24 pieces, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix (Good Seasons)
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup orange juice
24 chicken wings, first and second joints

Steps:

  • Mix salad dressing mix, honey and orange juice together in a ziplock bag for the marinade.
  • Add the chicken wings to the marinade.
  • Marinate for at least 2 hours.
  • Grill chicken on BBQ until done or "broil" approximately 5 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked and glazed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 788.5, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 226.4, Sodium 216.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 36.1, Protein 54.1

SWEET AND GOOEY CHICKEN WINGS



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Sweet and gooey chicken wings prepared with common ingredients, very tender.

Provided by Jilly Cooper

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 5h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
½ tablespoon vegetable oil
½ teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds chicken wings

Steps:

  • In a 9x13 inch casserole, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, ginger, and garlic powder. Mix until brown sugar completely dissolves into the mixture. Place the chicken wings in the dish and turn them over until they are all well coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Turn the chicken again, after 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake chicken at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), covered, for 45 minutes. Turn the chicken wings, and spoon sauce from the bottom of the pan over the tops of the wings. Cook an additional 50 minutes, uncovered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1932.1 mg, Sugar 14 g

SPICY-SWEET CHICKEN WINGS



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This great recipe for spicy-sweet chicken wings is courtesy of Suvir Saran and can be found in "American Masala." They make for a delicious appetizer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pounds chicken wings, halved at the drumette joint
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
Coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons honey, oil, coarse salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon garam masala, paprika, cayenne pepper, and cumin. Pour mixture into a 1 gallon resealable plastic bag and add chicken wings, turning to coat. Transfer to refrigerator and let marinate at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and top with a wire rack. Arrange chicken wings in a single layer on rack. Transfer to oven and roast for 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons honey, remaining teaspoon garam masala, and vinegar. Remove wings from oven and brush with honey mixture. Return wings to oven and continue roasting until wings are slightly charred and crisp, 15 to 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle wings with sea salt and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy wings, pat them dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Use a combination of baking powder and cornstarch to achieve extra crispy wings.
  • For a more flavorful marinade, use a mixture of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger.
  • If you prefer a spicier wing, add some cayenne pepper or chili powder to the marinade.
  • Bake the wings at a high temperature (425°F) to achieve crispy skin.
  • For a sticky glaze, brush the wings with a mixture of honey, sriracha, and soy sauce during the last few minutes of baking.
  • Serve the wings hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard.

Conclusion:

These sweet and spicy chicken wings are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a crispy exterior and a flavorful marinade, these wings are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Experiment with different marinades and glazes to create your own unique flavor combinations. Enjoy!

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