Nothing better than sticky wings! This recipe is simple and so good. Extra sauce can be used on rice – highly recommend. Recipe ??
INGREDIENTS
24 chicken wings with skin, rinsed and patted dry (approx 3 pounds)
RUB FOR WINGS
2 TBSP baking powder
2 TBSP ground ginger
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SAUCE
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 TBSP green onion, sliced
1 tsp chilli flakes
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce or Tamara
1/3 cup mirin, honey or maple syrup
1/3 cup water
1 TBSP toasted sesame seed oil
½ – 1.5 teaspoons sriracha
1 TSBP corn starch
Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 450F degrees, on connection. Line baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- Rinse and dry wings really well – don’t forget this step! In a small bowl, mix Rub ingredients together. Add wings to a large bowl and top with rub. Mix or shake until coated evenly. Line wings on prepared baking sheet so they are not touching.
- Lower oven to 425F. Bake on upper middle rack for 45-50 minutes or until golden, flipping halfway.
- In sauce pan, add olive oil and warm over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic and green onion and chilli flakes. Cook until soft and fragrant. In a medium bowl, whisk together the rest of the sauce ingredients Add sauce to the pan and simmer the sauce until bubbling.
- Add a tbsp of sauce to cornstarch and mix until slurry is formed. Add to sauce and cook until thickened.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and allow to cool down slightly. Add cooked chicken wings to a large bowl and add sauce. Toss until evenly coated with a spatula. Top with sesame seeds and more green onion!