These Baked Garlic Sriracha Chicken Wings are crispy, flavorful, and you can make them in two different ways! I’ll show you a dry rub version (my husband’s favorite) and a traditional garlic sriracha saucy version, both of which are delicious. These homemade chicken wings are perfect for game day or whenever a craving hits!
Why You’ll Love These Baked Garlic Sriracha Chicken Wings
You’ll never believe it, but my husband and I didn’t discover the joy of wings until we tried Buffalo Wild Wings as married adults. I know, it’s shocking! We know we have to make up for lost time so indulge in wings whenever we get the craving. I’ve even developed a Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wing recipe with a spicy margarita flavor, but today I was inspired by the sriracha powder my husband found at the grocery store.
He thought it would be a great base for chicken wing seasoning and turns out he’s right! This recipe is really a two-for-one deal because I made both my husband’s favorite dry rub kind of wings as well as the finger-lickin’ saucy version that I enjoy.
Whatever way you make them, they’re sure to be a hit at your next tailgate!
Ingredients
This recipe is fun because all you need are wings and flavorings! Here’s a list of what I use, in addition to some funny suggestions.
- Chicken wings
- Baking powder
- Salt and pepper
As for the dry rub, you’ll need sriracha powder and garlic powder. The saucy kind calls for butter, sriracha sauce, and garlic cloves (minced).
If you want to get creative, you can play around with flavor! Make maple sriracha wings by adding some maple syrup to your sauce. You’ll have to test out the proportions to make sure the flavors are balanced, but I’m sure it’ll turn out delicious! My husband and I also love honey sriracha wings when we go out to eat, so maybe I’ll try that next. Let me know what you think!
How To Make Baked Chicken Wings
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 250 degrees F and line a very large baking sheet with foil (or line two smaller ones). Set aside the baking sheet for later.
Step 2: Prepare Wings and Season
My wings didn’t come prepared so I had to cut off the tips and separate the wingette from the drumette. Once your wings are ready to go, pat them dry with paper towels and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle the wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine and then place them on a baking sheet, leaving a little room between each.
Step 3: Bake
Bake the wings at 250 degrees F for 30 minutes. Raise the oven heat to 425 degrees F and bake for an additional 40 minutes. Your wings should be nice and golden after that.
Step 4: Dry Rub
Combine the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
Step 5: Sauce
Combine the sauce ingredients in a small saucepan and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Coat
Divide the baked wings in half and sprinkle and toss one half with dry rub, and toss the other half with the sauce.
Step 7: Serve
Serve your wings with ranch or blue cheese. Enjoy!
FAQs
Baking powder does the trick! And remember, you can’t swap baking powder for baking soda. You must use baking powder to get the right crispiness.
I find it’s best to bake them at a lower temperature so the fat under the skin of the wing melts down evenly, and then I kick it up to a higher temperature so the skin can get crispy.
You have to add sauce to the wings after they’re baked so the skin will absorb some of the flavor and retain a coating on the outside.
Store your leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer for about 10-15 minutes until they’re warmed through. .
More Chicken Recipes You’ll Love
- Baked Coconut Chicken Strips
- Sheet Pan Parmesan Chicken and Veggies
- Baked Chicken Nuggets
- Buffalo Chicken Baked Potatoes
- BBQ Marinated Chicken Kabobs
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Baked Garlic Sriracha Chicken Wings
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 pounds chicken wings mine were not trimmed and ready to go
- 3 tablespoons baking powder NOT BAKING SODA
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dry Rub
- 3 tablespoons sriracha powder I found this in the Walmart spice isle
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
- Traditional Saucy Kind
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup sriracha sauce
- 3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a very large baking sheet with foil or line two smaller ones. Set aside.
- Prepare your wings by cutting off the tips and separating the wingette from the drumette. Pat dry with paper towels and place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with baking powder, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Place on baking sheet leaving a little room between each.
- Bake at 250 degrees F for 30 minutes. Raise oven heat to 425 degrees F and bake for 40 minutes. Your wings should be nice and golden.
- Dry Rub- combine ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Sauce- combine ingredients in a small sauce pan a simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Divide the wings in half and sprinkle and toss one half with dry rub and toss the other half with the sauce.
- You may serve with ranch or blue cheese.
Notes
Use aluminum-free baking powder or your wings will have an odd “metal” taste.
Thanks for sharing!!
In all honesty, you cant go wrong with Garlic and Sriracha, can you? Those wings look tasty. Bookmarked!
That’s what my husband said too! Thanks Craig!!