If you’re looking for the ultimate wing sauce that hits every note: sweet, spicy, tangy, and sticky, this homemade Sweet Chili Wing Sauce is fantastic. Forget the bottled stuff; this version is brighter, fresher, and coats baked chicken wings , air fryer wings, or cauliflower wings like a dream.
Whether you’re hosting a game day party, a backyard cookout, or just craving wings for dinner, this sauce is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Why This Sauce is Perfect for Wings
- Sticky & Glossy: It easily clings to the wings.
- Balanced Flavor: Sweet heat with a little tang, not just a sugar bomb.
- Quick to Make: This sauce takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish.
- Customizable Heat: Add more chili sauce or chili flakes for an extra kick of heat.
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How to Use It on Wings
- Toss & Serve: In a medium mixing bowl, toss freshly fried, baked, or air-fried wings in warm sauce for a glossy, sticky finish.
- Glaze & Bake: Brush over wings in the last 5 minutes of baking or grilling for caramelized edges.
- Dip: Serve extra sauce on the side for a tasting wing dip.
Recipe
Sweet Chili Sauce (Great on Wings!)
Make your crispy cauliflower wings, chicken wings, or chicken meatballs irresistible with homemade sweet chili sauce. Quick, sticky, and bursting with balanced flavor.
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*Easily adjust serving size to your liking by clicking the number under servings or with the boxes below in the ingredients section.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ cup Thai sweet chili sauce bottled, I used the one from Trader Joe's
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin or 1 tablespoon rice vinegar + 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha optional for more heat
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Instructions
- Combine chili sauce, soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2–3 minutes over medium heat. Stir in Sriracha if you prefer a slightly spicier flavor.
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss with hot wings, plate, and serve immediately.
- Keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Notes
No Mirin? Mirin is a sweet rice vinegar. If you don't have mirin on hand, you can use 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon of sugar instead.
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