Description
Succulent sticky Asian wings bring an explosion of tangy, sweet flavors from traditional Chinese cuisine. Crispy exterior and tender meat promise a delightful culinary journey you’ll savor with each perfectly glazed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 16 split chicken wings (drummettes and wingettes)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Cooking Spray:
- Avocado oil spray
Instructions
- Meticulously clean chicken wings, eliminating excess moisture with paper towels to guarantee optimal crispiness.
- Season wings comprehensively with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring uniform coverage.
- Lightly mist wings with avocado oil to enhance exterior texture and promote golden browning.
- For oven preparation, heat to 425°F and position a cooling rack atop a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Arrange wings in a single layer, preventing overcrowding to facilitate even heat circulation.
- Roast wings for approximately 25 minutes, rotating midway to achieve consistent coloration and crunchiness.
- Verify internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing complete culinary safety.
- Alternatively, utilize air fryer at 400°F for streamlined cooking process.
- Position wings carefully in basket, maintaining singular layer configuration.
- Air fry for 20 minutes, intermittently rotating to develop uniform golden exterior.
- Construct glaze by combining sweet Thai chili sauce and ketchup in heated skillet.
- Simmer sauce briefly, allowing ingredients to meld and develop rich caramelized undertones.
- Gently introduce cooked wings into prepared glaze, thoroughly coating each piece.
- Allow wings to marinate momentarily, enabling sauce to penetrate and intensify flavor profile.
- Transfer glistening, sauce-laden wings onto serving platter, presenting a tantalizing culinary creation ready for immediate consumption.
Notes
- Moisture Matters: Pat wings completely dry before cooking to achieve maximum crispiness, preventing steam and ensuring golden-brown exterior.
- Oil Selection: Use avocado oil for high-heat cooking and healthier alternative, providing better crunch and neutral flavor profile.
- Temperature Precision: Invest in meat thermometer to guarantee wings reach safe 165°F internal temperature without overcooking.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Replace standard ketchup with gluten-free version and verify sweet Thai chili sauce ingredients for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg