Ultimate Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Two Sauces
Dive into these irresistible Ultimate Crispy Baked Chicken Wings, perfectly seasoned and baked to a golden crisp. This recipe features two delectable sauces: a fiery Buffalo sauce and a sweet-and-spicy ginger-soy glaze, providing a flavor explosion in every bite. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying during a game night, these wings are both easy to prepare and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Serve them hot, and watch them disappear!
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Servings
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Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
unsalted butter
1 (tablespoon, melted)
cayenne pepper
1/4 (teaspoon)
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 (teaspoon)
kosher salt
1/4 (teaspoon)
hot pepper sauce
1/4 (cup (such as Frank's))
honey
1/4 (cup)
soy sauce
2 (tablespoons)
garlic cloves
3 (large, crushed)
ginger
1 (piece, peeled, sliced (2x1-inch))
chicken wings
5 (lbs, tips removed, drumettes and flats separated)
vegetable oil
2 (tablespoons)
kosher salt
1 (tablespoon)
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 (teaspoon)
Instructions
1
Begin by preparing the Buffalo sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and kosher salt. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Then whisk in the hot pepper sauce and keep warm until ready to use. You can make this sauce up to a week in advance - just let it cool, cover, and refrigerate, then rewarm before serving.
2
For the ginger-soy glaze, bring the soy sauce, honey, crushed garlic, sliced ginger, and 1/4 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir the mixture to dissolve the honey completely. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 7–8 minutes until the sauce reduces to about 1/4 cup. Strain the glaze into a medium bowl and allow it to sit for 15 minutes to thicken slightly. This glaze can be made up to 5 days ahead, stored in the refrigerator, and reheated before using.
3
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack inside each of two large rimmed baking sheets to allow for even cooking. In a large bowl, combine the chicken wings with vegetable oil, kosher salt, and black pepper, tossing them to ensure they are evenly coated.
4
Arrange the wings in a single layer on the prepared racks and bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the wings are fully cooked and the skin is crispy.
5
While the wings are baking, line another rimmed baking sheet with foil and top it with a wire rack. Once the wings are done, take half of them and toss them in the ginger-soy glaze. Spread them evenly in a single layer on the prepared rack and return them to the oven. Bake for an additional 8–10 minutes, or until the glaze is glossy and slightly caramelized.
6
For the remaining half of the wings, toss them in the warm Buffalo sauce until well coated. Serve all wings immediately, allowing guests to enjoy the contrasts of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this chicken wing recipe?
The recipe is for Ultimate Crispy Baked Chicken Wings with Two Sauces.
What are the two types of sauces included?
The recipe features a fiery Buffalo sauce and a sweet-and-spicy ginger-soy glaze.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 400°F (200°C).
How much chicken wings do I need?
The recipe calls for 5 lbs of chicken wings with tips removed and drumettes and flats separated.
How should the chicken wings be prepared for the oven?
Toss the wings in a large bowl with vegetable oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
What ingredients are used to season the wings before baking?
The wings are seasoned with vegetable oil, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper.
Why is a wire rack used during baking?
A wire rack is placed inside rimmed baking sheets to allow for even cooking and to help make the skin crispy.
How long should the wings bake initially?
Bake the wings for 45–50 minutes or until they are fully cooked and the skin is crispy.
What ingredients are in the Buffalo sauce?
The Buffalo sauce consists of melted unsalted butter, cayenne pepper, black pepper, kosher salt, and hot pepper sauce.
How long should the Buffalo sauce mixture sit?
The butter and spice mixture should sit for about 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld before whisking in the hot sauce.
Can the Buffalo sauce be made in advance?
Yes, it can be made up to a week in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
How do you prepare the Buffalo sauce if made ahead?
If made ahead, let it cool and refrigerate, then rewarm before serving.
What ingredients make up the ginger-soy glaze?
The glaze contains soy sauce, honey, crushed garlic cloves, sliced ginger, and water.
How long should the glaze simmer?
Simmer the mixture for 7–8 minutes until it reduces to about 1/4 cup.
How do you finish the ginger-soy glaze?
Strain the glaze into a bowl and allow it to sit for 15 minutes to thicken slightly.
Can the ginger-soy glaze be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, it can be made up to 5 days ahead.
How long can the glaze be stored in the refrigerator?
The glaze can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and should be reheated before use.
What is the purpose of the second baking step?
The second baking step is used to caramelize the ginger-soy glaze on half of the wings.
How long do the glazed wings bake for?
Bake the glazed wings for an additional 8–10 minutes.
What is the final texture of the ginger-soy glaze?
The glaze becomes glossy and slightly caramelized after the final bake.
How many garlic cloves are needed for the glaze?
The recipe requires 3 large crushed garlic cloves.
What brand of hot sauce is suggested for the Buffalo sauce?
The recipe suggests using a hot pepper sauce such as Frank's.
What should I do with the remaining wings after glazing half?
The remaining wings should be tossed in the warm Buffalo sauce until well coated.
Is the ginger peeled or unpeeled?
The ginger should be peeled and sliced into 2x1-inch pieces.
How much honey is in the glaze?
The glaze uses 1/4 cup of honey.
What type of salt is recommended?
Kosher salt is used both in the wing seasoning and the Buffalo sauce.
Should I line the baking sheets?
While the initial bake uses wire racks, the second baking step for glazed wings recommends lining a sheet with foil.
What type of oil is used for coating the wings?
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil are used to coat the wings.
Are these wings served immediately?
Yes, serve all wings immediately to enjoy the spicy, sweet, and savory flavors while hot.
Is this recipe suitable for gatherings?
Yes, it is described as a guaranteed crowd-pleaser perfect for gatherings or game nights.