Best 9 Sweet N Spicy Wings Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary symphony of sweet and spicy flavors with our tantalizing Sweet 'N' Spicy Wings recipe collection. These delectable wings are not just any ordinary appetizer; they're a sensory explosion that will leave your taste buds craving more. From the classic Sweet Chili Wings that dance between sweet and savory to the bold and fiery Nashville Hot Wings that ignite your palate, this diverse selection caters to every heat preference. Also included are the tangy and refreshing Asian Wings, coated in a sticky-sweet sauce bursting with umami flavors. And for those who prefer a touch of smokiness, the Sweet & Smoky Wings, kissed with paprika and chipotle, deliver a captivating blend of heat and sweetness. Whether you're hosting a game day party, a casual gathering, or simply treating yourself to a delightful snack, these Sweet 'N' Spicy Wings will undoubtedly steal the show.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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 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 'N' TANGY CHICKEN WINGS



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I love the convenience of slow-cooker recipes for get-togethers. Start these wings a few hours ahead of time and you'll have fantastic appetizers ready when your guests arrive. -Ida Tuey, South Lyon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 3h35m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 chicken wings (about 3 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
Dash pepper
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
Optional: Sliced jalapeno peppers, finely chopped red onion and sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, cut through the 2 wing joints; discard wingtips. Sprinkle chicken with a dash of salt and pepper. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until golden brown, 6-8 minutes on each side. Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. , Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, liquid smoke if desired, and remaining salt; pour over wings. Toss to coat. , Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 2-3 hours. If desired, top with jalapenos, onion and sesame seeds to serve. Freeze option: Freeze cooled fully cooked wings in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat wings in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 325° oven until heated through, covering if necessary to prevent browning. Serve as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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.

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 SPICY STICKY WINGS



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This recipe combines vinegar, brown sugar, and spicy Sriracha to make a sauce for your chicken wings or wing pieces. Great as a game day snack or as part of an Asian-themed buffet.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 12 wings or 24 wing portions, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 chicken wings (can be left whole, or separated at the joints, wing tips discarded)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler and place oven rack 10 to 12 inches away from broiler element; arrange a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Toss wings with oil and then season with salt and pepper; arrange wings on prepared rack.
  • Broil, turning occasionally, until wings are golden, crisp and cooked through, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender, combine the vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, sweet chile sauce, sriracha, ginger and half of the green onions; blend until very smooth.
  • Transfer sauce to a large saucepan and boil, over high heat until thick and glossy, about 5 minutes; add chicken wings and gently toss to glaze, about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer wings to a serving platter and garnish with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.1, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 113.2, Sodium 1207.9, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 27.9, Protein 29.6

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

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken Wings: Select plump and meaty chicken wings for the best results.
  • Dry the Wings Thoroughly: Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking. This helps the seasonings adhere better and promotes crispier wings.
  • Use a Combination of Sweet and Spicy Seasonings: The key to achieving the perfect balance of sweet and spicy is to use a blend of seasonings. Brown sugar, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper are classic choices.
  • Marinate the Wings: Marinating the chicken wings in the sweet and spicy mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight, enhances the flavor and tenderizes the meat.
  • Cook the Wings Properly: Bake the wings in the oven at a high temperature (425°F/220°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and crispy. You can also deep fry the wings for a more indulgent treat.
  • Make the Sweet and Spicy Glaze: While the wings are cooking, prepare the glaze by combining melted butter, honey, brown sugar, vinegar, and spices in a saucepan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken slightly.
  • Toss the Wings in the Glaze: Once the wings are cooked, toss them in the sweet and spicy glaze to coat them evenly. Return them to the oven or fryer for a few more minutes to caramelize the glaze.

Conclusion:

These Sweet n' Spicy Wings are a delightful appetizer or main course that combines the perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. With a crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior, these wings are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Experiment with different spice levels to suit your taste, and don't be afraid to adjust the proportions of the seasonings to create your own unique flavor profile. Serve the wings with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!

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