Description
Succulent honey soy chicken wings deliver explosive Asian-inspired flavor with perfectly caramelized edges. Sweet and savory marinades blend seamlessly, creating an irresistible dish you cannot stop eating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken wings
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Marinade/Seasoning:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare chicken wings by patting them completely dry with paper towels to ensure crisp exterior during cooking.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl to create a robust marinade.
- Submerge chicken wings in the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even heat distribution.
- Arrange marinated wings in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece to promote crispy texture.
- Roast wings for 35-40 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking to ensure uniform browning and crisp exterior.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and let wings rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions and sesame seeds over wings for added texture and visual appeal.
- Transfer to serving platter and drizzle any remaining pan juices for extra flavor intensity.
Notes
- Pat chicken wings completely dry to guarantee a crispy golden-brown exterior that’ll make everyone’s mouth water.
- Create a flavor-packed marinade by balancing sweet honey with savory soy sauce, letting the wings soak up every delicious note for maximum taste impact.
- Space wings carefully on the baking sheet to ensure each piece gets perfect air circulation, preventing soggy spots and promoting irresistible crunchiness.
- Use a meat thermometer to nail food safety while keeping the wings juicy and tender, avoiding dry or undercooked meat that can ruin the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 2-3 hours
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg