Best 8 Sweet And Sticky Chicken Wings Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our delightful Sweet and Sticky Chicken Wings recipe, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and sticky goodness. Our wings are coated in a luscious homemade sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and a hint of garlic and ginger. You'll also find a convenient air fryer version for those seeking a healthier alternative.

In addition, we have included a scrumptious Sweet and Sticky Chicken Thighs recipe for those who prefer dark meat. It features succulent chicken thighs coated in the same flavorful sauce, offering a juicy and tender experience.

And for those who love a crispy crunch, check out our Sweet and Sticky Chicken Nuggets recipe. Bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in our signature sauce and baked until golden brown, resulting in an irresistible snack or appetizer.

Whether you're craving chicken wings, thighs, or nuggets, our Sweet and Sticky Chicken recipes will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. So, gather your ingredients and let's embark on a culinary journey of sweet, sticky, and finger-licking deliciousness!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SPICY STICKY WINGS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Nonstick cooking spray
3 pounds chicken wings, separated at the joint
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 chipotle peppers, minced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a large rimmed sheet tray with nonstick spray.
  • Place the chicken on the sheet tray and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake until cooked through and crisp, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the honey, soy sauce, vinegar, butter, garlic, chipotle and ginger together in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook on low until thick and syrupy, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the cooked wings to the bowl of sauce. Toss until completely coated. Add to a platter and sprinkle with the green onions.

SWEET AND STICKY WINGS



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These wings are great. They have a heat to them but the sweetness lets non-spice lovers enjoy them too.

Provided by wilber

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup minced garlic
½ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®)
½ cup white sugar
vegetable oil for frying
10 chicken wings
1 ½ tablespoons slivered green onions

Steps:

  • Chill a metal bowl in the freezer.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir garlic until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add hot sauce and sugar to garlic; cook and stir until mixture is reduced and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cook wings in the hot oil until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove wings from hot oil using a slotted spoon and transfer to the chilled bowl. Add garlic-hot sauce to wings and toss to coat. Transfer coated wings to a serving platter and garnish with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 25.6 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 768.7 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

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

SWEET AND STICKY CHICKEN WINGS



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Provided by Daphne Brogdon

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds chicken wings or drumettes
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in a large resealable bag. Combine the soy sauce, lime juice, canola oil, honey, ginger, pepper flakes, garlic and onions in a large bowl and whisk to blend. Pour the marinade into the resealable bag and massage it into the chicken. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour but not more than 2 hours total.
  • Heat a grill to medium heat.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and pat the chicken dry. Pour the marinade into a small pot and reduce by half over medium-low heat, about 10 minutes. Set aside to brush on the chicken when grilling.
  • Grill the chicken until the skin gets crispy, about 6 minutes. Flip, brush the cooked side with the reduced marinade and cook for another 6 minutes. Flip and brush again with the reduced marinade. Cook each side until nicely browned and slightly sticky, an additional 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and serve.

SWEET & STICKY WINGS WITH CLASSIC SLAW



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Kids will love these sweet and sticky wings which are quick to prepare and cheap too!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tbsp ketchup
4 garlic cloves , crushed
3 tbsp soft brown sugar
4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
4 tbsp dark soy sauce
1kg chicken wings
1 small white cabbage , shredded
3 large carrots , grated
1 large onion , thinly sliced
8 tbsp light salad cream or mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a large bowl, mix the ketchup, garlic, sugar, half the sweet chilli sauce and the soy sauce with some seasoning. Tip in the wings and toss to combine so that they are all coated. Transfer to a large roasting tray or two smaller ones, in a single layer. Roast for 35-40 mins until cooked through and golden.
  • Meanwhile, make the slaw. Mix the vegetables with remaining chilli sauce, salad cream or mayo and seasoning. Pile the wings onto a large platter and transfer the slaw to a serving bowl. Let everyone dig in and help themselves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 25 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 2.61 milligram of sodium

STICKY CHICKEN WINGS



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You'll want to keep an extra stack of napkins nearby once people start reaching for these sweet and sticky wings. The brown sugar marinade makes every bite finger-lickin' good! -Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield about 3 dozen pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3-1/2 to 4 pounds whole chicken wings
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cut chicken wings into three sections; discard wing tips. In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, butter, Creole seasoning and mustard; add chicken and turn to coat; cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° until chicken juices run clear, 45-50 minutes. , Transfer the wings to a rack on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from the heat until crisp, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 271mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

STICKY HONEY CHICKEN WINGS



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This honey chicken wings recipe was given to me by a special lady who was like a grandmother to me. -Marisa Raponi, Vaughan, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup orange blossom honey
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 pounds chicken wings

Steps:

  • Combine honey, vinegar, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl., Cut through the 2 wing joints with a sharp knife, discarding wing tips. Add remaining wing pieces and honey mixture to a large bowl; stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 375°. Remove wings; reserve honey mixture. Place wings on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake until juices run clear, about 30 minutes, turning halfway through., Meanwhile, place reserved honey mixture in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute., Remove wings from oven; preheat broiler. Place wings on a greased rack in a broiler pan; brush with honey mixture. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Serve with remaining honey mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GRILLED HOT, SWEET AND STICKY CHICKEN WINGS



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The name says it all for these wings. These are easy and tasty....quite spicy for the heat lovers...decrease the amounts of Tabasco and chili powder if you can't take the heat! Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 20 wings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons garlic granules (PLEASE don't use garlic powder or garlic salt!)
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3 teaspoons Tabasco sauce (yes, THREE teaspoons)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
20 chicken wings, wing tips removed
extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the first 9 ingredients (ketchup through chili powder).
  • Rinse the chicken wings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade.
  • Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly.
  • Turn the bag to distribute the marinade.
  • Place in a bowl and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Remove the wings from the bag and discard the marinade.
  • Lightly brush or spray the wings with olive oil.
  • Sear over direct, medium heat on the grill until well marked, 4-6 minutes, turning once halfway through searing time.
  • Continue grilling over INDIRECT medium heat until the meat is no longer pink near the bone, 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve hot with napkins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.4, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 37.7, Sodium 129.9, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.3

Tips:

  • For crispy wings, pat them dry with paper towels before cooking.
  • Use a large bowl to toss the wings in the sauce. This will help to ensure that all of the wings are evenly coated.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the wings in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the wings for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
  • Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, and honey mustard.

Conclusion:

These sweet and sticky chicken wings are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and always a hit with guests. Plus, they're a great way to use up leftover chicken. So next time you have a party, give these wings a try. You won't be disappointed.

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