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soy garlic chicken wings garnished with sesame and green onions

Soy Garlic Chicken Wings

By Shiny Samuel
Sticky, savory soy garlic chicken wings cooked to crispy perfection. Easy to make with simple ingredients—perfect as an appetizer or comfort food favorite!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Marination 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Serving Size 4

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Ingredients
 

For the Chicken Wings

  • 800 gms chicken wings
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • ½ cup oil for frying

For the Soy Garlic Sauce

  • 2½ tbsp soy sauce
  • 1½ tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns

Aromatics

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes

Garnish (Optional)

  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Finely chopped green onions

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken:

  • In a large bowl, mix the chicken wings with paprika, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, flour, and cornstarch. Add water and toss well to coat the wings in a thick, pasty marinade. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
    800 gms chicken wings, 1 tsp paprika powder, ½ tsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup water

Fry the Chicken:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the wings in batches, spacing them apart. Cook for 10–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
    ½ cup oil

Mix the Sauce:

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and crushed black peppercorns. Set aside.
    2½ tbsp soy sauce, 1½ tbsp honey, 1 tsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sesame oil, ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns

Sauté Aromatics:

  • In a large wok or pan, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add garlic and chili flakes. Sauté for 10–15 seconds until fragrant.
    1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic, 1 tsp red chili flakes

Simmer the Sauce:

  • Add the soy honey mixture to the pan and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.

Glaze the Wings:

  • Add the fried wings to the sauce. Toss well to coat every piece with the sticky glaze.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve it hot and enjoy!
    Toasted sesame seeds, Finely chopped green onions

Notes

Air Fryer:
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Arrange marinated wings in a single layer with space between them. Spray lightly with oil.
Air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10 minutes, flip, and cook for another 10 minutes, or until crispy and cooked through.
Oven-Baked:
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place a wire rack on a baking tray and arrange the wings in a single layer. Spray with oil and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the wings, spray again, and bake for another 10 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition (Estimates Only)

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g