Honey Soy Glazed Crispy Chicken Wings
Honey Soy Glazed Crispy Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, wingettes and drumettes, patted very dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Soy Glaze
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, then place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the foil-lined sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Ensure chicken wings are patted very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness. In a large bowl, toss the dried chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until each wing is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure there is space between each piece to allow for even air circulation and crisping.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the wings for 40-50 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the honey soy glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until a smooth slurry forms. This will be used to thicken the glaze.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Bring the glaze mixture in the saucepan to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to simmer, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, carefully transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the warm honey soy glaze over the wings and toss gently with tongs until all the wings are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Serve the honey soy glazed crispy chicken wings immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Soy Glazed Crispy Chicken Wings
Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken Wings
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken wings, wingettes and drumettes, patted very dry
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Honey Soy Glaze
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup, then place an oven-safe wire rack on top of the foil-lined sheet.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Ensure chicken wings are patted very dry with paper towels. This is crucial for crispiness. In a large bowl, toss the dried chicken wings with baking powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until each wing is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Arrange the seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on the wire rack, making sure there is space between each piece to allow for even air circulation and crisping.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the wings for 40-50 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
⏱️ 45 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
While the wings are baking, prepare the honey soy glaze. In a small saucepan, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and sesame oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until a smooth slurry forms. This will be used to thicken the glaze.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Bring the glaze mixture in the saucepan to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Continue to simmer, whisking constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Once the wings are cooked and crispy, carefully transfer them to a large clean bowl. Pour the warm honey soy glaze over the wings and toss gently with tongs until all the wings are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Serve the honey soy glazed crispy chicken wings immediately, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onions.
⏱️ 3 min