Bird's Sweet and Fiery Chipotle Sticky Wings

Get ready to turn up the heat and indulge in the irresistible balance of sweetness and spice with *Bird's Sweet and Fiery Chipotle Sticky Wings*. These oven-baked wings boast a perfectly crispy exterior thanks to a cornstarch coating, while the smoky chipotle glaze—made with honey, brown sugar, and tangy lime juice—adds a bold kick of flavor. The sauce, infused with the deep heat of chipotle peppers in adobo, is simmered to a sticky perfection that clings to every bite. Garnish with a sprinkle of cilantro and sesame seeds for a touch of freshness and crunch. Perfect for game nights, parties, or an elevated dinner at home, these wings will satisfy cravings and leave your taste buds begging for more. Easy to prepare and loaded with flavor, they’re a true crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 28/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 0.25 cup Honey
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons Adobo sauce (from the chipotle peppers)
• 2 teaspoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and set a wire rack on top if you have one for crispy wings.

Step 2

In a large bowl, pat the chicken wings dry with paper towels. This step ensures crispy skin when baked.

Step 3

Sprinkle the wings with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Toss until the wings are evenly coated.

Step 4

Arrange the wings on the wire rack (or directly on the baking sheet if not using a rack). Make sure they’re spread out for even cooking.

Step 5

Bake the wings for 20 minutes, flip them over, and bake for another 15 minutes until crispy and golden brown. While the wings bake, make the sauce.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the honey, brown sugar, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and lime juice.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

Once the wings are done, transfer them to a large bowl. Pour the chipotle sauce over the wings and toss until they’re evenly coated.

Step 9

Optional: Sprinkle chopped cilantro and sesame seeds on top for garnish before serving.

Step 10

Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces or enjoy as is!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(237.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	765.4

Total Fat 41.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 98.7mg	0%
Sodium 3359.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 98.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 70.1g
Protein 5.7g	0%

Vitamin D 6.7IU	0%
Calcium 163.8mg	0%
Iron 3.7mg	0%
Potassium 467.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.3%

Protein: 2.9%

Carbs: 49.8%