Elevate your wing game by making this Bang Bang Chicken Wings Recipe! Crispy chicken wings tossed in a sweet and spicy homemade bang bang sauce.
This bang bang chicken recipe is inspired by the popular bang bang Shrimp!
BANG BANG CHICKEN RECIPE
One bite into these bang bang chicken wings and you will be hooked! Crispy and juicy chicken wings coated in a rich, creamy sauce that gives you the perfect mixture of sweet and spicy flavors. Whether you are hosting a party or having a night, these chicken wings are finger-licking good. You must give this unique and delicious flavor of wings a try!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Wings– You can use either fresh or frozen chicken wings for this recipe! Both drumettes and wingettes work perfectly. If using frozen wings, make sure they are completely thawed before you start preparing them.
- Oil – Coating the chicken wings in oil helps the seasoning and cornstarch adhere better, giving you extra crispy wings!
- Flavors – For a delicious taste, we season the wings with salt, pepper, garlic, Italian herbs, and paprika! Feel free to swap these spices with your favorite seasonings to customize the flavor to your liking!
- Bang Bang Sauce– You can use either store-bought sauce or homemade Bang Bang sauce! The sauce is the key to these delicious juicy and flavorful wings.
HOW TO MAKE BANG BANG CHICKEN WINGS
These amazing chicken wings can be ready in no time!
- Pat dry the chicken wings and add to a bowl. Toss the wings, oil, and seasonings together until well combined.
- Cook the chicken based on the desired cooking method.
- Meanwhile, prepare the Bang Bang sauce.
- Once the wings are cooked, toss the chicken with the bang bang sauce to fully coat them.
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with freshly chopped greens.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
| Serving Ideas– Serve these delicious wings with the popular Wingstop Ranch and pair with French Fries, Veggies Platter, or Potato Wedges. |
WING COOKING METHODS-
- Oven Baked– Check out my classic oven baked chicken wings recipe for how to make perfect baked wings.
- Air Fryer– Add the wings to the air fryer basket, do not overcrowd. Air fry at 400°F for 20-22 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through. Flip the chicken halfway through the cook time to ensure it is all around crisp.
- Grilled– Preheat the grill until it’s hot. Once heated, place the marinated chicken wings on the grill grates and cook for 15-17 minutes, turning them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Fried– Heat oil in a large pot to 350°F. Carefully lower the chicken wings into the hot oil and fry for 8-10 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Once done, remove the wings from the oil and toss them in the Bang Bang sauce. Serve immediately.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
The internal temperature of the chicken wings should be 165°F.
Yes! You can toss chicken tenders, drumsticks, popcorn chicken or even chicken cutlets in this Bang Bang sauce for ultimate Bang Bang chicken!
Yes, this recipe works great with frozen chicken wings, just be sure to thaw it before making the wings.
No, you don’t have to heat up the sauce. Just toss the hot wings in the sauce and enjoy!
It is not overly spicy because of the sweetness from the sweet chili sauce. You can adjust the amount of sriracha you add to manage the spiciness.
Once the wings are cooled, transfer to an airtight container or bag and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Reheat these wings in the air fryer, oven, or microwave until reheated.
OTHER CHICKEN WING RECIPES
Looking for other delicious chicken wings recipes? Try some of these delicious flavors:
Bang Bang Chicken Wings
Ingredients
Chicken Wings-
- 2 ½ lbs chicken wings
- 2 Tbsp olive oil or canola oil
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
Bang Bang Sauce-
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp sriracha hot sauce
- 1 tsp honey
Instructions
Oven Baked Method-
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with foil and a cooking rack.
- Rinse and fully pat the chicken wings. Add the chicken to a large bowl and toss with oil, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning until the wings are well coated.
- Add the seasoned chicken wings onto the lined rack in the baking sheet, laying all out flat so that no wings overlap each other.
- Bake at 425°F for 45-50 minutes or until golden, crispy and cooked through. Flip the wings halfway through the cook time.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine mayo, sweet chili sauce, and sriracha to make the bang bang sauce.
- Once the chicken wings are cooked, toss in the bang bang sauce. Transfer to a serving plate and top with freshly chopped greens.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
Air Fryer Method-
- Rinse and fully pat the chicken wings. Add the chicken to a large bowl and toss with oil, salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and Italian until the wings are well coated.
- Lay the wings flat in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap. If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook the wings in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry at 400°F for 20-22 minutes, flipping the wings halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly and become crispy on all sides.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining the mayo, sweet garlic chili, and sriracha sauce.
- Once the wings are golden brown and crispy, transfer the wings to a large bowl and toss in the Bang Bang sauce.
- Transfer to a serving plate and top with freshly chopped greens.
- Serve immediately with desired sides.
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