Baked Thai Chicken Wings with Two Easy Dipping Sauces
These Baked Thai Chicken Wings are seasoned with a bold blend of spices, baked until golden brown, then served with two irresistible homemade dipping sauces—a sweet chili lime sauce and a creamy Thai peanut sauce. Perfect for game day, parties, or an easy weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
- 1 jalapeno diced, with or without seeds and ribs
- 3 limes juiced
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp garlic minced
Creamy Thai Peanut Sauce:
- ½ cup chunky or creamy peanut butter *see notes
- 2 Tbsps hot water more as needed
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp honey
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
For the Wings:
- 2½ tsps paprika
- 2 tsps kosher salt
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder or to taste
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 24 chicken drummettes about 2 ½ pounds
- 3 limes quartered for serving
Instructions
Make the Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
- For the Sweet Chili Lime Sauce, place all ingredients into a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, lower heat to simmer and cook for approximately 10 minutes, reducing volume by about one third. After sauce is reduced, place all but about ¼ cup in a small dish. Reserve ¼ cup for basting.1 jalapeno, 3 limes, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tsp garlic
Make the Creamy Thai Peanut Sauce
- While the Sweet Chili Lime Sauce is simmering, using a medium bowl, combine all ingredients for the Creamy Thai Peanut Sauce. Whisk until smooth. If desired, heat in microwave for about 30 seconds to soften peanut butter, if lumpy. *See notes regarding peanut butter. Once combined and smooth, set aside while wings get baked.½ cup chunky or creamy peanut butter, 2 Tbsps hot water, ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice, 1 Tbsp honey, ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Season the Wings
- In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, chili powder, and cayenne. Toss the wings with the oil, then coat evenly with the seasoning mixture.2½ tsps paprika, 2 tsps kosher salt, 2 tsps garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp black pepper, ½ tsp chili pepper, ¼ tsp cayenne powder
- Preheat oven to 400F degrees. Position an oven rack in the center of the oven.
- Pat the wings dry with paper towels, then place them in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the wings and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and toss again until evenly coated.24 chicken drummettes, 1 Tbsp olive oil
Bake the Wings
- Arrange chicken on a broiler pan in a single layer. Bake 30-40 minutes, turning after 20 minutes.
- After baking time is done, turn oven to broil.
- Using a pastry brush, spread the reserved ¼ cup Sweet Chili Lime Sauce over the wings.
- Place chicken under broiler and watch closely. Broil for about 5 minutes to help seal in the sauce.
- Serve chicken with both sauce options, served in a small dish with spoons for drizzling. Serve lime slices on the side.3 limes
Notes
- Natural peanut butter: If using natural peanut butter, start with 2 tablespoons of hot water and add more as needed until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Pat the wings dry: Removing as much moisture as possible helps the skin crisp up beautifully in the oven.
- Use a wire rack if you have one: Elevating the wings allows hot air to circulate for crispier results. If baking directly on a sheet pan, flip the wings halfway through cooking.
- Adjust the heat: Leave the jalapeño seeds in for a spicier chili lime sauce, or remove them for a milder flavor. Add extra crushed red pepper to the peanut sauce if you like more heat.
- Make the sauces ahead: Both dipping sauces can be prepared up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Stir well before serving.
- Don't skip the broil: A few minutes under the broiler helps caramelize the sauce and adds even more flavor and color to the wings. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
- Serving ideas: These wings are delicious as an appetizer or served with jasmine rice, a fresh cucumber salad, or crunchy slaw for a complete meal.