Description

These Crispy Baked Asian Sticky Chicken Wings are a deliciously sweet, savory, and tangy treat, perfect for game days, parties, or as a tasty appetizer. Marinated in a flavorful mix of soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and spices, then baked to crispy perfection, these wings are coated in a sticky, glossy sauce that’s sure to satisfy your taste buds. The sesame seeds and scallions add the finishing touch!

Ingredients

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4 lbs (2 kg) chicken wings, separated into drumettes and wingettes
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
3 Tablespoons oyster sauce
3 Tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2-inch piece of ginger, grated
2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 cup water
2 Tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 4 tablespoons water (to thicken sauce)
2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 scallion, finely sliced (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
Place the chicken wings on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
While the wings are baking, prepare the sauce. In a saucepan, combine the soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, grated ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry. Add this mixture to the simmering sauce to thicken it, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and slightly thickened.
Once the wings are crispy and fully cooked, remove them from the oven.
Pour the sauce over the cooked wings and toss to coat them evenly. If you prefer extra crispy wings, you can bake them for an additional 5 minutes after tossing them in the sauce.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions before serving.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can broil the wings for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.
You can also marinate the wings in the sauce for 1-2 hours before baking for a deeper flavor.
Adjust the level of sweetness or saltiness by modifying the honey, soy sauce, or sugar content.

Prep Time: 10 minutes (if marinating the wings) 10 minutes (for sauce preparation)
Cook Time: 35-40 minutes (for baking wings)