Honey-Sriracha Chicken Wings

Serves: 4

Ellsworth Rath

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

56

Sweetness

42

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Honey

1 cup

Sriracha

1 cup

Soy Sauce

1 tbsp

Sesame Oil

1

Canola

1.75 cups

Water (cold)

1 cup

Cornstarch

Directions:

1

Whisk together the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, sesame oil and lime juice in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat

2

Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce comes together, about 5 minutes

3

Transfer to a large bowl and set aside

4

Fill a large Dutch oven halfway with canola oil and heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F

5

Place a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet and set aside

6

Whisk together the cold water, cornstarch, flour, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until smooth

7

Add the chicken and toss to coat

8

Lift the chicken pieces out of the batter one at a time, letting the excess batter drip back into the bowl, and gently place in the hot oil; work in batches and try to keep the wings separated in the oil

9

Fry until golden, adjusting the heat as necessary to keep the oil temperature at 350 degrees F

10

, 8 to 9 minutes per batch

11

Remove the chicken with a spider or slotted spoon and set on the prepared wire rack to drain briefly

12

Then, while the wings are still hot, toss them in the honey-sriracha sauce to evenly coat

13

Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with the scallions