These spicy honey chicken wings are the perfect combination of sweet, savory and spicy. With a crispy crust and sticky glaze they're irresistible as appetizer or main course!
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the Wings
Preheat oven to 200°C. Wash chicken wings and pat completely dry with paper towels. Optionally trim tips. Mix oil with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss wings in this mixture.
Step 2: First Cooking Round
Place wings on baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake 25-30 minutes until almost done. This ensures better bite and prevents glaze from burning.
Step 3: Make the Glaze
Put all glaze ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to boil and let reduce 5 minutes until thicker. Stir regularly. Glaze should have consistency of thick honey.
Step 4: Finish on BBQ
Preheat BBQ to direct heat. Place pre-baked wings on grill and brush generously with honey-chipotle glaze. Grill 3-4 minutes per side until glaze caramelizes and wings are crispy.
Step 5: Serve
Place wings on a platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and extra glaze for dipping.
Tips from the BBQ Chef
- Make sure wings are really dry before seasoning – this is the key to crispiness!
- Double-fry method: bake first 10 minutes, rest 5 minutes, then bake another 10 minutes – even crispier.
- Keep glaze warm while grilling so it spreads better.