Thai Chicken Wings

These Thai chicken wings are crispy, saucy, and full of amazing Thai flavors. They’re oven-baked and then tossed in a sweet and savory Thai peanut glaze. They’re the perfect party appetizer that can easily be turned into a meal, and they’re ready in just over an hour!

These Thai chicken wings are the kind of recipe that disappears fast. I bake them in the oven, so they’re crisp and flavorful without the mess of frying, then toss them in a generous coating of sweet-and-spicy homemade Thai peanut sauce. They’re sticky, saucy, and completely irresistible.

I make these for game days, casual get-togethers, or even an easy weeknight dinner when I want something a little fun. They’re bold, crowd-pleasing, and always leave everyone reaching for just one more wing.

Ingredients needed

You can make this tasty Thai chicken wings recipe at home with a few simple ingredients from your kitchen. Here’s everything you need:

Chicken wings : look for chicken wings that are blemish-free with a pinkish color. You can use full chicken wings (like you see in the pictures), or trimmed wings and drumettes.
Oil : any neutral flavored oil works here so feel free to use what you have in your pantry.
Sweet chili sauce : Thai sweet chili sauce is primarily sweet and mildly spicy.
Natural peanut butter : smooth, natural peanut butter adds a punch of peanut flavor.
Soy sauce : you can also use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
Fish sauce : fish sauce is a seasoning that amplifies the savory flavor and adds character to the sauce.
Thai red curry paste : Thai red curry paste adds lots of wonderful curry flavor and a bit of heat. Try our homemade Thai red curry paste !
Optional toppings : chopped peanuts, sliced red chilis, fresh lime, fresh cilantro.

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Tips for making the best Thai chicken wings

These wings are easy to make but here are a few tips to make sure they turn out great every time:

Make sure to lay the chicken wings in a single layer on the baking sheet so they bake instead of steam. You may need to use two baking sheets for this.
Coat the wings in sauce evenly . Place the cooked wings in a large bowl, drizzle them in warm sauce, then use tongs to gently flip them and coat all the little nooks.
Enjoy them warm . Wings are one of those foods that are best enjoyed right away. As soon as they come out of the oven, sprinkle on your toppings, and dig in!

What to serve with Thai chicken wings

These Thai style chicken wings are a delicious snack or appetizer for game night or a Thai themed dinner party. Looking for a simple dinner idea? Turn them into a meal by serving them with our favorite coconut rice and some steamed broccoli!

What are the best kinds of chicken wings to use?

You can use any style of fresh chicken wings, such as the whole wings shown in the pictures or trimmed wings and drummettes.

Can I make them ahead of time?

Wings are best eaten warm, right out of the oven. If you want to get a head start, you can make the sauce ahead of time and store it in a container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken in the fridge so you’ll want to warm it up (and add a splash of water or coconut milk) before using it.

How long do leftovers keep in the fridge?

Store any leftover chicken wings in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Are these Thai chicken wings spicy?

This really depends on how spicy your Thai curry paste is. If you’re unsure, start by adding a modest amount to the sauce and increasing the heat to your desired level. Keep in mind that the Thai sweet chili sauce also has a slight heat.