Deliciously Tangy: Sriracha Honey Glazed Chicken Wings with a Zesty Ranch Dip
Hello, lovely readers! Al here, back with another recipe that’s sure to light up your next family meal or friendly get-together. As someone who enjoys exploring a wide variety of foods and flavours, today’s recipe is an absolute favourite in our household. With four children in tow, finding a dish that’s both tasty and fun to eat can sometimes be a challenge, but these Sriracha Honey Glazed Chicken Wings never disappoint.
Chicken wings are such a versatile treat. They’re great for casual dining, parties, or even a weekend snack while watching a movie. The combination of spicy sriracha and sweet honey creates a tantalizing glaze that’s both delicious and addictive. And what’s better to balance out that heat than a cool, zesty ranch dip?
Here’s how you can create these fantastic wings at home:
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken wings
- 1/2 cup sriracha sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp buttermilk
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for ranch dip)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Preparing the Chicken Wings
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sriracha sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken wings, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
5. Arrange the coated chicken wings on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, making sure they are in a single layer.
6. Drizzle 1 tbsp vegetable oil over the wings.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are crispy and cooked through.
Preparing the Zesty Ranch Dip
8. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 2 tbsp buttermilk.
9. Add 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tbsp fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh chives.
10. Mix until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serving
12. Remove the chicken wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
13. Transfer the chicken wings to a serving platter and serve with the chilled zesty ranch dip on the side.
There’s something incredibly satisfying about this recipe. The crunch of the chicken skin, the kick of sriracha, the sweetness of honey—each bite is a flavor adventure. And when dipped into that creamy, herb-filled ranch dip, it’s a perfect culinary balance.
These wings have become one of our go-to snacks for game nights or casual dinners. Even our kids, who can sometimes be picky eaters, love getting involved in the making and, of course, devouring them almost instantly!
Give this recipe a try and let me know how it goes in the comments below. Whether you’re a wing enthusiast or just looking for a new family favorite, I’m sure these Sriracha Honey Glazed Chicken Wings with a Zesty Ranch Dip will hit the spot.
Until next time, happy cooking!
– Al
Ingredients
– 1 kg chicken wings
– 1/2 cup sriracha sauce
– 1/4 cup honey
– 2 tbsp soy sauce
– 2 tbsp rice vinegar
– 1 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 tbsp vegetable oil
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1/4 cup sour cream
– 2 tbsp buttermilk
– 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for ranch dip)
– 1/2 tsp onion powder
– 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
– 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
– Salt and pepper to taste
Method
Method
Preparing the Chicken Wings
1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels and place them in a large mixing bowl.
3. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup sriracha sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Mix well.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken wings, ensuring they are thoroughly coated.
5. Arrange the coated chicken wings on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, making sure they are in a single layer.
6. Drizzle 1 tbsp vegetable oil over the wings.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are crispy and cooked through.
Preparing the Zesty Ranch Dip
8. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 2 tbsp buttermilk.
9. Add 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1 tbsp fresh dill, 1 tbsp fresh parsley, and 1 tbsp fresh chives.
10. Mix until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Serving
12. Remove the chicken wings from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes.
13. Transfer the chicken wings to a serving platter and serve with the chilled zesty ranch dip on the side.
