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Sweet & Spicy Wing Trio Recipe – Best Super Bowl Game Day Snack

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This Sweet & Spicy Wing Trio features crispy baked chicken wings tossed in three bold, homemade sauces: Honey Sriracha, Maple Chipotle, and Pineapple Jalapeño. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or any gathering, these wings are easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and packed with sweet, smoky, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds chicken wings, split and tips removed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium works too)
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (about 1 pepper + sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • 1 jalapeño, finely minced (seeds removed for less heat)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (slurry for thickening)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
  • Thinly sliced green onions (optional garnish)
  • Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • Lime wedges (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment. If using, set a wire rack inside the baking sheet.
  2. Pat chicken wings dry with paper towels. Place in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Toss until well coated.
  3. Arrange wings in a single layer on the prepared rack or sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, then flip each wing and bake an additional 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. (For air fryer: cook in batches at 400°F for 18-22 minutes, shaking halfway.)
  4. While wings bake, prepare the sauces:
  5. For Honey Sriracha: Whisk together honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, melted butter, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  6. For Maple Chipotle: In another bowl, mix maple syrup, minced chipotle in adobo, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and cumin. Stir well.
  7. For Pineapple Jalapeño: In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, minced jalapeño, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Simmer 3-4 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy. Remove from heat.
  8. When wings are crispy, remove from oven. Divide evenly into three bowls (about 16 wings per bowl). Pour one sauce over each bowl and toss to coat. For extra sticky wings, return to the oven for 5 minutes after saucing.
  9. Transfer wings to a platter. Garnish with chopped cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat wings very dry for maximum crispiness. Don’t crowd the pan—use two sheets if needed. Taste and adjust sauces to your preference. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. For dairy-free, omit butter in Honey Sriracha. Wings can be made ahead and reheated. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges for extra flavor and presentation.

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Keywords: chicken wings, game day, Super Bowl, sweet and spicy, appetizer, party food, honey sriracha, maple chipotle, pineapple jalapeño, baked wings

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