Description
Deliciously sticky and flavorful baked honey sesame chicken wings that are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then oven-baked to perfection with a crispy, caramelized crust and garnished with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect as a party appetizer or a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Chicken Wings
- 2-3 pounds chicken wings, trimmed, divided into pieces and wing tips removed
Marinade
- 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Topping
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a large sealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Mix well to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken wings: Add the trimmed and divided chicken wings to the marinade bag, seal it, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to deeply infuse into the wings.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy clean-up.
- Prepare wings for baking: Remove the marinated wings from the bag, discarding any remaining marinade to avoid contamination. Arrange the wings evenly spaced on the lined baking sheet to ensure even cooking.
- Bake the wings: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the wings for 25-30 minutes. Turn them halfway through the cooking time to promote an even, sticky, caramelized crust.
- Finish and serve: Once cooked through and the crust is sticky and golden, remove the wings from the oven. Sprinkle them generously with toasted sesame seeds, then serve immediately and enjoy your sweet and savory honey sesame chicken wings.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the wings overnight, but a minimum of 2 hours will work.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Make sure to turn the wings halfway through baking to ensure even cooking and caramelization.
- To toast sesame seeds, heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on wing size and your oven’s characteristics.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian