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Crispy Oven Baked Honey Soy Chicken Wings

A plate piled high with glossy, sticky Honey Soy Chicken Wings Crispy Oven Baked, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
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Follow this recipe to make sticky, flavorful chicken wings with crispy skin using only your oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs chicken wings, separated into flats and drumettes
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (not baking soda)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top of the foil.
  2. Pat the chicken wings completely dry using paper towels. This step is key for crispiness.
  3. In a medium bowl, toss the dry wings with baking powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the wings in a single layer on the wire rack. Do not let them touch.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes. Flip the wings over and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crisp.
  6. While the wings bake, prepare the sauce. Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a small saucepan.
  7. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  9. Once the wings are fully cooked and crispy, transfer them to a large bowl.
  10. Pour about half of the honey soy glaze over the wings and toss gently to coat them completely. Add more glaze as desired, reserving some for serving.
  11. Return the glazed wings to the wire rack and bake for a final 5 minutes to set the glaze.
  12. Remove from the oven, garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, ensure the wings are very dry before applying the baking powder mixture.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, use slightly less liquid when making the sauce base.
  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey if needed.

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