Flavorful Thai Sweet Chili Glazed Chicken Wings Easy Homemade Recipe with Sesame Seeds
These Thai sweet chili glazed chicken wings are sticky, sweet, and spicy with a perfect punch of heat, topped with toasted sesame seeds for a subtle nutty aroma. They are quick and easy to prepare, perfect for casual get-togethers or a flavorful comfort food treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes baking + 3-5 minutes broiling
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (approximately 4 wings per serving) 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh chicken wings, tips removed
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce (recommend Mae Ploy)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Optional: thinly sliced green onions or fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set a wire rack on top to allow airflow beneath the wings.
- Pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness. Toss them in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to lightly coat.
- Place the wings evenly spaced on the wire rack, skin side up.
- Bake the wings for 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the skin is golden and starting to crisp but not fully cooked through.
- While the wings bake, whisk together Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a bowl. Optionally, warm the glaze gently in a saucepan for 3-4 minutes to slightly reduce and thicken.
- Remove wings from the oven and brush or toss them generously with the prepared chili glaze.
- Set the oven to broil on high and return the glazed wings to the oven for 3-5 minutes until the glaze bubbles, caramelizes, and becomes sticky without burning.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the wings and garnish with sliced green onions or cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat wings dry before cooking to ensure crispiness. Use a wire rack for even cooking and crispy skin. Watch wings carefully during broiling to prevent burning the glaze. You can warm the glaze to thicken it before tossing. For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Air fryer instructions: cook at 380°F for 25 minutes, shake basket halfway, toss in glaze, then air fry 3 more minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 wing
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 18
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