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    Cooking Gorgeous » All Recipes » Appetizers

    Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings

    Published: May 1, 2021 · Modified: Nov 12, 2022 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings are marinated with a garlicky, hot, and sweet Asian homemade marinade and baked until perfection. They are the perfect game-day appetizer or finger food for special occasions.

    You can also serve these delicious baked Chicken Wings as a main meal accompanied by a side dish such as Spicy Egg Fried Rice or Crispy Sauté Potatoes.

    easy spicy chicken wings served with chili sauce dipping
    Jump to:
    • Why This Recipe Works?
    • Ingredients and Substitutes
    • How to Make Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings?
    • Top Tips From the Chef
    • What to Serve With Sticky and Spicy Wings?
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings

    Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings are extremely easy to make and much healthier than the fried versions.

    And of course, you end up with less mess and clean up afterward. It's a win-win situation! The only downside is that they are so damn addictive!

    3 pieces of baked spicy chicken wings

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • It is an easy recipe to follow with only 10 minutes of preparation (less if you buy pre-cut chicken wings!). These Baked Chicken Wings are perfect for a busy weekday meal.
    • These Sticky&Spicy Baked Chicken Wings are fairly hot, but you can easily customize the spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili in the marinade.
    • You don't have to fry the chicken wings for crispness or flavor. Oven-baked chicken wings are much easier, healthier, and less messy than the fried versions.
    • These delicious chicken wings freeze beautifully. You can store the leftovers in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Labelled picture of ingredients for spicy baked chicken wings

    Asian Marinade For Chicken Wings

    • Ginger Garlic Paste - This is the magic ingredient for the marinade. It adds an incredible spicy flavor and amazing color to the chicken wings.
    • Tomato paste - It is a great ingredient for marinating chicken or lamb and is commonly used in Turkish cuisine for marinating kebab dishes such as Shish Tawook (Turkish Chicken Kebab) and Lamb Shish Kebab. A spoonful of tomato paste gives a red bright color and a tanginess to the chicken.
    • Soy Sauce - I use Kikkoman all-purpose soy sauce for this recipe.
    • Mirin - It is a rice wine used as a flavoring in Japanese cooking. You can substitute mirin with dry sherry or sweet marsala wine.
    • Rice wine - It is made by the fermentation of rice starch, traditionally used in Asian cooking. You can substitute rice wine with Shaoxing wine or sake.

    Chicken Wings

    I usually buy fresh wings with the tips removed and I split them into flats and drumettes. However, you can buy pre-cut chicken wings to save some prep time. If you want to cook them whole without splitting them, the cooking time will increase but they will still be delicious.

    You can use frozen chicken wings for this recipe. Simply defrost them overnight before marinating them and make sure to pat them dry really well. You don’t want that extra water content.

    How to Make Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings?

    This is a very simple recipe and to achieve the best results, you need to follow a few simple steps:

    Prepare the Chicken Wings

    Remove the tips of the chicken wings (if there are any) and cut the wings in between two joints so you have the drumettes and the flat piece containing two long bones separated.

    chicken wing is cut into 2 pieces

    Dry them with a paper towel and place them in a bowl, set them aside while preparing the Asian marinade for the chicken wings.

    chicken wings are prepared and placed in a bowl.

    Marinate the Chicken Wings

    To make the marinade, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

    Asian marinade for the chicken wings

    Pour the marinade on the chicken wings.

    the marinade is poured on the chicken wings

    Mix well the marinade and the chicken wings together until the wings are nicely coated with the marinade.

    chicken wings are covered with spicy and sticky marinade

    Cover the bowl and let the wings marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, ideally overnight.

    Bake the Chicken Wings

    Preheat the oven to 180° C (356° F). Spread the chicken wings in a single layer on a baking tray.

    chicken wings are placed in an oven dish

    Cook for 50 to 60 minutes until the wings are nicely caramelized and started to crisp on the edges.

    While cooking, rotate the chicken wings and glaze them with the marinade every 15 minutes.

    baked spicy chicken wings

    Garnish them with sliced spring onions and/or thinly sliced red chili.

    Please scroll down to the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with measurements, complete recipe method, recipe notes, and nutritional information.

    Top Tips From the Chef

    • If using frozen chicken wings, ensure they are completely thawed before baking them.
    • Pat dry the chicken wings using a towel after removing them from the packaging or defrosting them.
    • Use medium to large-sized chicken wings and let them marinate for 2 hours, ideally overnight.
    • When cooking the chicken wings, make sure they are nicely layered on a tray without overlapping.
    • Flip the wings a couple of times during the cooking period to ensure they are cooked evenly.
    • The cooking time will vary depending on the temperature of your oven and the size of the chicken wings.

    What to Serve With Sticky and Spicy Wings?

    You can serve these delicious wings as an appetizer with dips such as Thai Style Tomato Chili Jam, Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip), or Tartar Sauce With Capers.

    If you want to serve them as a main meal, the best side dishes to accompany these Baked Chicken Wings are Mushroom Rice (Mushroom Pilau), Crispy Sauté Potatoes With Garlic, Spicy Thai Mango Salad, and Spicy Egg Fried Rice.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I cook these Spicy Chicken Wings on a BBQ or grill?

    Yes, this recipe works perfectly on the BBQ or grill. Make sure your grill is piping hot before putting the chicken wings on to avoid them sticking.

    Are baked chicken wings healthy?

    Yes, oven-baked or grilled chicken wings are much healthier than fried versions as they contain fewer calories, fat, and sodium.

    How long to cook chicken wings?

    I usually bake my chicken wings at 180° C - 356° F (fan oven) for 45 to 50 minutes and on medium heat BBQ or grill for 20 to 25 minutes.

    How to store leftover Baked Chicken Wings?

    The leftovers would keep refrigerated for up to five days in an airtight container. Make sure they are completely cooled down before refrigerating them.
    If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months!

    Related Recipes

    For more delicious chicken recipes why not try:

    • Tandoori Chicken
    • Çerkez Tavuğu - Circassian Chicken
    • Baked Boneless Chicken Thighs
    • Tavuk Sote (Turkish Chicken Sauté)

    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out! Leave a comment below and tag @cookingorgeous on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingorgeous.

    I hope you enjoy the process of making these delicious Stick and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings as much as you enjoy eating them! 🙂 

    Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!

    spicy chicken wings

    Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings

    Ayla Clulee
    These Sticky and Spicy Baked Chicken Wings are marinated with a garlicky, hot, and sweet Asian homemade marinade and baked until perfection. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine Asian, Chinese
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 347 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 kitchen scale
    • 1 medium baking dish
    • 1 Sharp knife
    • 1 measuring spoons

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 kg chicken wings
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon garlic&ginger paste
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ½ tablespoon rice wine
    • ½ tablespoon mirin
    • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • sliced fresh chilies and spring onion to garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Remove the tips of the chicken wings and cut the wings in between two joints so you have the drumettes and the flat piece containing two long bones separated.
    • Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and mix well.
    • Add the chicken wings and mix well until the wings are nicely coated with the marinade.
    • Cover the bowl and let the wings marinate for a minimum of 2 hours, ideally overnight.
    • Preheat the oven to 180° C - 356° F (fan oven).
    • Spread the chicken wings in a single layer on a baking tray.
    • Cook for 50 to 60 minutes until the wings are nicely caramelized and start to crisp on the edges.
    • During the cooking period, rotate the chicken wings and glaze them with the marinade every 15 minutes making sure all sides are covered evenly.
    • Garnish with some sliced spring onions and sliced red chili.

    Video

    Notes

    • If using frozen chicken wings, ensure they are completely thawed before baking them.
    • Pat dry the chicken wings using a towel after removing them from the packaging or defrosting them.
    • Use medium to large-sized chicken wings and let them marinate for 2 hours, ideally overnight.
    • When cooking the chicken wings, make sure they are nicely layered on a tray without overlapping.
    • Flip the wings a couple of times during the cooking period to ensure they are cooked evenly.
    • The cooking time will vary depending on the temperature of your oven and the size of the chicken wings.
    • The leftovers would keep refrigerated for up to five days in an airtight container. Make sure they are completely cooled down before refrigerating them.
      If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 26gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 948mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Maria

      August 03, 2021 at 3:17 pm

      5 stars
      They look super delicious!
      Thank you for sharing the recipe.

      Reply
      • Chris

        November 15, 2021 at 12:39 pm

        Hi. Is this using rice wine or rice wine vinegar

        Thanks

        Reply
        • Ayla Clulee

          November 15, 2021 at 12:48 pm

          Hi Chris
          It is rice wine. You can substitute it with Shaoxing wine or cooking sake.
          Hope that helps.
          Best wishes
          Ayla

          Reply
    2. Chris

      November 15, 2021 at 1:51 pm

      That's perfect. Thank you for your speedy reply Ayla

      Reply

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