# Asian Zing Wings · Easy Family Recipes Skip the restaurant and prepare **Asian Zing Wings** at home! These sweet and spicy wings are simple to make, and when you make them yourself, it’s easy to adjust the spiciness level. This Asian Zing Wings recipe is a favorite! With their sticky-sweet-spicy sauce, Asian Zing Wings are incredibly addictive. While you could go to a restaurant to buy Asian Zing Buffalo Wild Wings, I prefer making them at home. They are really easy to prepare. Simply place fresh or frozen wings in your slow cooker, season them, and cook until they are tender. Then, coat the wings with a generous amount of homemade Asian Zing Wing sauce and bake them briefly until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I like to brush them with more sauce when they come out of the oven and serve them hot with a cool dipping sauce like buttermilk ranch. They disappear in no time! ## Why I LOVE this recipe! – **Customizable** – Adjust the spiciness of these Asian Zing Wings by reducing the Sriracha for a more family-friendly version. If you have spicy food enthusiasts to cater to, you can load up on the Sriracha sauce! – **Minimal Prep Time** – These wings only require 5 minutes of hands-on time. – **Delicious!** – The sticky sauce is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy, enhancing the tender, fall-off-the-bone wings. The combination is fantastic! You will love knowing how to make Asian Zing Wings. ## What are Asian Zing Wings? My kids’ favorite wings flavor from Buffalo Wild Wings is Asian Zing. These wings feature a sticky sauce that is sweet, savory, and slightly spicy, making them extra delicious! While I don’t have the Buffalo Wild Wings recipe, this is our homemade version to achieve a similarly amazing sticky, sweet flavor on wings. ## Recipe Notes This Slow Cooker Asian Zing Wings recipe is as easy as promised! Just a few ingredients and 5 minutes of preparation time for a family-friendly meal or appetizer. This section will provide some tips and tricks I use to make Asian Zing Wings to get the best and most delicious results. Be sure to check out the full recipe card below. ## Ingredients + Substitutions  – **Chicken wings** – Fresh or frozen wings work well. – **Spices & seasonings** – Chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for a smoky and spicy flavor. **For the Asian Zing Sauce:** – **Honey** – Adds stickiness and sweetness. Increase honey for sweeter wings. – **Sriracha sauce** – Provides heat and fantastic flavor to your Asian Zing wings.Wing sauce. Ketchup – For additional flavor with a hint of sweetness. Any brand will work. Rice wine vinegar – Adds a tangy, Asian flair. Soy sauce – Provides savory flavor and a touch of saltiness. Garlic powder – Enhances the garlic taste that complements the other ingredients in Asian Zing Wings. Make sure to refer to the recipe card at the bottom for the complete list of quantities and ingredients. Recipe Variations If you enjoy this recipe and want some quick ways to switch it up, here are some suggestions: Less-Spicy Asian Zing Wings – Increase the ketchup and decrease the Sriracha for milder wings. Extra Spicy Asian Zing Wings – To increase the heat, decrease the ketchup and use more Sriracha. Gluten-Free Asian Zing Wings – Use Tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version. Asian Zing Boneless Wings – Substitute chicken breast for boneless wings by cutting chicken breasts into strips. Recipe Step by Step Highlighting key steps, for detailed instructions, refer to the recipe card below. Add chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix. Image: Seasonings for Asian Zing Wings in a small bowl on a wooden background. Place chicken wings in a slow cooker for cooking. Image: Chicken wings in a slow cooker ready to cook.
Add the chicken wings to your Crock-Pot and sprinkle the seasoning mix over them. Toss to ensure the wings are evenly coated with the seasoning.
Cover and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
Move the wings to a bowl, draining excess liquid. Pour the sauce over them and toss to coat the wings.
Place the wings on a baking sheet and brush with more sauce.
Bake until crisp and bubbly, brush with the remaining sauce, and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the wings are dry before adding sauce – To help the sauce stick better, ensure the wings are dry by using a slotted spoon to transfer them.
- Don’t overcook – Avoid overcooking the wings in the Crock Pot as they may become too delicate and fall apart when saucing.
- Keep the wings warm in your slow cooker – After discarding the cooking liquid, clean the Crock Pot and return the finished wings to keep warm until serving time.
What to Serve with Asian Zing Wings
As this meal is packed with delightful Asian flavors, it will complement various Asian side dishes or other appetizers perfectly for any gathering.
Choose one or more of these side dishes to craft a satisfying and balanced meal. There are both traditional choices and some healthy options to maintain a light touch.
Side Dish Ideas
Appetizer Pairings
Asian Zing Wings Leftovers
If you have any leftovers from preparing this dish, you’re in luck! They refrigerate and reheat well, making them a great starting point for another delectable meal.
To preserve leftovers, portion them out and store them in an airtight container:
- in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
- in the freezer for up to a month
Recipe FAQ’s
What is the flavor profile of Asian Zing?
Asian Zing sauce has sweet and spicy flavors, with hints of chili peppers and soy sauce complemented by garlic and honey.
Is Asian Zing keto friendly?
Due to the honey in the Asian Zing sauce, its carbohydrate content may exceed the limits suitable for a keto diet.
Are Asian Zing Wings spicy?
Yes, Asian Zing Wings are intended to be hot. If you prefer a milder Asian Zing sauce, you can lessen the sriracha sauce and increase the ketchup.
How many wings should one person have?
4 pounds of chicken wings are equivalent to 20-24 wings. Typically, a serving would be 4-5 wings per person, making this recipe suitable for about 5 servings. Feel free to adjust the recipe quantity as needed; it’s simple to do so.
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Asian Zing Wings
With honey, garlic, and Sriracha, these sticky, sweet, and spicy chicken wings have it all! Perfect for parties, potlucks, or even just a family-friendly dinner.
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix.
Place the chicken wings in the crockpot and sprinkle with the seasoning mix, stirring to get the wings coated evenly on all sides.
Place the lid on, and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 5-6 hours.
- Once finished cooking, heat the oven to 425˚F, take out the wings from the crockpot, and place them in a large bowl.Tip: To ensure the sauce sticks well, pat the wings dry to remove excess moisture before transferring them to the bowl.
Mix the sriracha sauce, ketchup, honey, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder, then pour the mixture over the wings and toss them to coat.
Arrange the wings on a baking sheet. Brush with additional sauce and bake in the oven on the top rack for 15-18 minutes. Afterwards, brush with the remaining sauce from the bowl and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving: 4wings, Calories: 560kcal (28%), Carbohydrates: 33g (11%), Protein: 37g (74%), Fat: 31g (48%), Saturated Fat: 9g (56%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 151mg (50%), Sodium:
- Potassium: 412mg (12%)
- Fiber: 1g (4%)
- Sugar: 31g (34%)
- Vitamin A: 686 IU (14%)
- Vitamin C: 11mg (13%)
- Calcium: 33mg (3%)
- Iron: 2mg (11%)
