Sriracha Sweet and Spicy Chicken Wings

By fionalikesfood

So grab a roll of paper towels, Scotch Guard the carpet, roll up your sleeves and get ready to eat some awesome wings. Sweet, slightly spicy and not at all vinegary, these are totally different than buffalo wings and are best enjoyed in the privacy of your own home. No cameras allowed.

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1/2 c. ketchup
• 2 tsp. sugar
• Sriracha hot sauce to taste, probably about 4-5 good shakes
• 12 chicken wings
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 dozen green onions, finely sliced

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt butter in a saucepan and add ketchup, sugar, sriracha, salt and pepper
2. Taste sauce and adjust seasonings as necessary
3. Fill a deep pan 1/3 full with cooking oil and heat to 375 degrees
4. Cut chicken wings at the joints and discard wing tips
5. Dry wings thoroughly and leave at room temperate for a few minutes before frying to prevent oil from cooling down significantly once chicken is in
6. Add chicken to oil and stir to separate, try to keep oil temperature at 375 degrees
7. Cook until crisp and golden, about 8 minutes
8. While chicken is cooking, add green onions to sauce
9. Drain wings on paper towels and toss in sauce
10. Pile on plate and garnish with extra green onions