Spicy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wing Sauce
We love buffalo sauce. Especially an extra spicy version leaving you with an on the fence, should I really of asked for this and will I ‘pay for it later’ kind of heat.
However, once in a while, we crave something different. A taste with a little more depth, an original flavor without sacrificing heat, yet savory and sweet. Chicken wing lovers, look no further. Give this sauce a try and like us, we feel confident it will become one of your new favorites.
Warning: If you or your guests find Sriracha sauce too hot, then this may not be the sauce for you. Instead, try our Honey Buffalo Recipe here for a similar flavor yet lower on the heat scale.
Honey Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce
Spicy Honey Sriracha Chicken Wing Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 lb Chicken wings Grilled or Bake
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Butter Salted Butter
- 1/4 cup Honey Organic local honey if possible
- 1/4 cup Sriracha Sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Lime Never use lime juice in a bottle, only fresh limes
Instructions
- Mince garlic cloves or use a garlic press and set aside
- Place a medium pot on the stove over medium heat
- Once hot, add 1 tbsp butter and stir till fully melted
- Add garlic and stir for about 1 minute or until fragrant
- Add honey, sriracha and soy sauce and blend together
- Add remaining 1 Tbsp of butter, stir till melted
- Cut lime in half. Squeeze half a lime into the sauce and give one final stir. Add additional lime juice to taste
- Place wings in a large bowl, pour sauce over wings and mix till all wings a soaked in sauce
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal Serving: 1 sauced wingFrequently Asked Questions
How spicy is this honey sriracha wing sauce, and can I make it milder?
It has a real kick. The honey comes first, then the tang of lime and soy, then a strong spicy finish from 1/4 cup of sriracha. If sriracha is on the hot side for your crowd, cut it back to 1/8 cup and add more honey. For a similar sweet flavor that's lower on the heat scale, try our Honey Buffalo Wing Sauce.
Can I use bottled lime juice, or leave the lime out?
We say skip the bottle and use a fresh lime. Squeeze in half a lime at the end, give it a final stir, then add more to taste. Don't leave the lime out: without it the sauce just doesn't taste the same and comes out too sweet.
How should I cook the wings for this sauce?
This sauce works on grilled or baked wings, so go with whichever you like. For the oven, our Crispy Baked Wings method gets the skin crisp before saucing. Either way, make sure the wings reach 165°F (74°C) inside, then toss them in a large bowl with the warm sauce until every wing is coated.
Can I make the sauce ahead of time?
Yes. It only takes about 10 minutes, so you can make it while the wings cook or ahead of time. Let it cool, keep it covered in the fridge, and use it within 3 to 4 days. Rewarm it gently over low heat, stirring, since the butter firms up when cold. Taste before tossing and add a fresh squeeze of lime if it needs brightening.
Spicy and delicious! Thanks.